Sr. Project Manager

The Opportunity:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading medium to large capital projects within our facility, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and on schedule. This role requires extensive project management expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while supporting the Project Engineers reporting to you. The Senior Project Manager ensures all activities comply with HACCP, Health & Safety, and Food Safety regulations, while supporting ongoing operational improvements and strategic capital planning.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 29. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Project & Capital Management

Develop and manage capital project plans, budgets, schedules, and annual/multi-year capital strategies.

Prepare and justify Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) and business cases for major projects.

Lead the execution of assigned projects—including projects >$2M—to budget, performance, and timeline targets.

Negotiate and manage contracts; supervise consultants, contractors, and equipment/service providers.

Ensure proper application of engineering standards, project management methodologies, and Six Sigma principles.

Conduct post-project reviews and prepare summary reports for major capital projects.

Provide technical and project support to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Plant Leadership teams.

Governance, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all project activities adhere to health & safety, food safety, HACCP, OH&S, WHMIS, and other regulatory requirements.

Monitor construction site practices and regulatory compliance, including WSIB/WCB and insurance expectations.

Identify and proactively address project issues related to budget, scope, schedule, or performance.

Ensure the consistent application of appropriate procedures, codes, and engineering best practices.

Support operational due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and major business changes.

Technical Service & Continuous Improvement

Maintain strong knowledge of plant technologies, utility systems, infrastructure, and construction methodologies.

Stay current on emerging practices in food manufacturing, construction, project execution, and energy efficiency.

Support environmental compliance, energy reduction initiatives, and sustainability efforts.

Participate in developing corporate best practices for capital project execution and technical service.

Investigate, recommend, and implement innovative and cost-effective plant improvement solutions.

Leadership & Resource Development

Provide leadership and direction to plant teams in the execution of capital projects.

Support and/or lead an engineering resource group that delivers technical support and project execution capabilities.

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal partners, consultants, and contractors.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and corporate Engineering & Construction.

Maintain communication with plant teams to understand technical and operational support needs.

Offer input into strategic capital requirements for annual operating and long-term business plans.

What You’ll Bring:

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field); P.Eng. an asset.

PMP designation.

10 years of experience managing major capital projects, ideally in manufacturing; experience with projects of various sizes preferred.

Strong understanding of facility construction, utilities, and mechanical/electrical systems.

Knowledge of HACCP, OH&S, WHMIS, and other relevant regulatory requirements; food industry experience is an asset.

Proven ability to manage multiple medium to large projects concurrently with strong planning and organizational skills.

Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software; familiarity with Six Sigma is an asset.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

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