Project Manager

Columbia Forest Products•Bonfield Township, ON

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager leads cross-functional capital and process improvement initiatives at the Rutherglen site, supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations, or related field.
2–3 years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience managing capital projects and contractor-driven work.
Strong working knowledge of project scheduling and cost tracking tools.
Ability to work extended hours or respond to plant emergencies when required.

Responsibilities

Lead capital, process improvement, and new product improvement projects from initiation through close-out.
Research and define capital projects to sustain, modernize, and improve plant operations.
Develop detailed cost estimates to support annual and long-range capital budgeting.
Supervise capital project execution ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
Manage RFQs, vendor selection, contractor coordination, commissioning, and start-ups.
Ensure all contractors comply with CFP’s Contractor Safety Program and site safety rules.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.
Support Maintenance initiatives related to green end equipment and core process reliability.
Assist with development and execution of preventative maintenance programs for key production equipment.
Lead major equipment rebuilds and planned outages, as assigned.
Manage variable expense spending, approve purchase orders, and track costs to appropriate accounts.
Provide regular project status updates and maintain accurate project documentation.
Support training, documentation, and change management tied to new equipment and processes.
Complete work orders and provide hands-on support during critical plant events as required.