Senior Project Leader, Engineering

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

Overview of the role:

Saputo is seeking a Senior Project Leader Engineering for an existing opportunity within our organization. Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering - Cheese Plants the Project Leader is responsible for planning estimating and carrying out capital projects related to the field through the Canadian division plants. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a high level of leadership based in Saskatoon plant in Saskatchewan.

Travel across Canada will be required for this position depending on the project (30-50% of the time).

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Plan manage and support the various CapEx projects for Canadian plants process installation projects packaging building utilities Sustainability Environmental Health & Safety & Food Safety

• Establish preliminary concepts for equipment layout and present them to plants and related departments

• Actively participate in the development and maintenance of installation standards

• Coordinate and supervise the execution of projects including monitoring the various subcontractors and make yourself available during the work (perhaps outside regular working hours)

• Collaborate with the buyer in the engineering department define equipment specifications and purchase offers make their selection and group purchases in order to optimize costs

• Prepare budget & Schedule estimates in close collaboration with other departments (operations maintenance)

• Ensure rigorous management of the allocated budget and communicate progress on a regular basis

• Establish monitor and respect project schedules communicate to the project team the progress problems encountered and solutions proposed

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent training

• Member of a professional engineering association in a Canadian province is an asset

• 5-7 years of relevant experience experience in agri-food is an asset

• Knowledge of automation and controls is an asset

• Knowledge of AutoCAD software the Office suite including MS Project & OneNote

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a field approach

• Demonstrates a high degree of autonomy & motivation ability to prioritize and manage emergencies

• Have a car and a valid drivers license

• Be a team player and have an appetite for big challenges

• Willingness to travel across Canada (30-50%)

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Saputo Flex Program flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

• Organized activities for employees and their families

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $80 130 - $105 170

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience education skills and training.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland Armstrong Neilson Alexis de Portneuf and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain management sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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