The Opportunity:

Maple Leaf Fresh Foods in Hamilton, Ontario is presently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team at our state-of-the-art facility. This position requires an individual with extensive experience in project management with the ability to multi-task in order to complete medium to large sized projects simultaneously.   

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 18. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop and manage (Capital) project plans, operations, budgets and schedules (annual and multi-year)
• Provide engineering support for the operations group
• Assist senior management in developing and justifying capital expenditure requests
• Investigate practical, cost-effective and innovative plant improvement solutions
• Utilize and incorporate Six Sigma and other project management tools, methodology and principles
• Negotiate contracts and supervise equipment vendors, service providers and contractors
• Actively participate in company initiatives; e.g. Innovation, Share groups, MyMLF, Energy Efficiency.
• Provide technical support in areas of expertise to troubleshoot and identify root causes of failures and determine best strategy to improve reliability
• Review spare parts strategies to optimize equipment availability.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance professionals/technicians, engineers and reliability specialists to improve their skills in trouble-shooting, root cause analysis, and development of proactive maintenance strategies.
• Function as the point person to address technical issues in several classes of equipment as the subject-matter-expert
• Work with corporate Asset Reliability (AR) group to advance the site reliability maturity in alignment with the corporate strategies.
• Lead and own the site’s RCM initiatives (Asset Criticality Analysis, Critical Spares Analysis, FMEA, MTA (Maintenance Task Analysis), sporadic or chronic RCA).
• Drive the establishment of risk-based, condition-based, and predictive maintenance.
• Interface with internal and global teams to translate improvements.
• Identify, engineer and implement projects/programs to increase productivity and reliability.
• Routinely monitor process parameters and PdM data of critical systems. Review and analyze the respective performance KPIs to predict and prevent failures. Proactively address operational or integrity issues with corrective action recommendations.
• Proactively address operational or integrity issues with corrective action recommendations.
• Develop and optimize equipment strategies and lead efforts to eliminate performance killers
• Develop solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations (RCA, RCM and FMEA)
• Utilize SAP and other computer applications effectively and efficiently
• Collect and track work identification KPIs related to the proactive maintenance program
• Involved in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets and modification of existing assets
• Review and resolve Production losses and abnormally high Maintenance cost assets
• Manage risk to the achievement of MLF’s strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, food quality and production
• Lead efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls and safety/security systems
• Define, design, develop, monitor and refine maintenance strategies based on asset performance
• Provide technical assistance to review equipment rebuilds and Supplier performance
• Travel as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5 years’ experience as an engineer or Mechanical/Electrical Technologist, or 10 plus years of equivalent project experience.
• Proven track record of handling multiple medium to large sized projects.
• Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities combined with practical business sense.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Project Management software).
• Working knowledge of industry codes and regulations e.g. OH&S, WHMIS, HACCP.
• Knowledge and experience with Food industry would be an asset.
• Fluency in the English language

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.