Plant Engineer

TreeHouse Foods • Brantford, ON

13d • CA$81,100 - CA$121,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer is responsible for collaboratively developing, planning, and executing the plant capital strategy for the Brantford, ON, facility, a manufacturer of quality griddle products, to align with business unit priorities. This role leads cross-functional teams to manage and deliver capital projects, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site-wide goals related to safety, product quality, and environmental sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Familiarity with Lean Capital Initiative Management processes and continuous improvement methodologies is required.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools is preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Formal project management training or certification is preferred.
• CADD proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, gain approval for, and implement projects aligned with the site's master capital plan and business priorities.
• Lead multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage assigned capital projects, including safety, scope of adherence, commissioning, qualification, verification, timeline, cash flow, and budget tracking.
• Follow Capital Initiative Management processes and ensure consistent communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Partner with the capital sourcing manager to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Manage site technical drawings and document retention.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for critical operational issues.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement engineered solutions.
• Work with site leadership, Quality, EHS, Supply Planning, R&D, Maintenance, Finance, and IT teams to deliver strategic and operational goals.
• Collaborate with the center engineering team to execute large-scale projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental impact, food safety, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve employee safety, environmental outcomes, food quality, equipment reliability, and operational costs.
• Serve as the Initiative Management Pillar Leader for the site, ensuring alignment with Lean Capital processes.
• Develops business case scopes, schedules, and estimates for new project ideas and secure inclusion in the capital plan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
• Inclusive working environment
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level