Regional Industrial Engineer - East Canada
About The Position
Sun Gro Horticulture is a prominent North American horticultural company with over 800 employees, serving customers globally. Established in 1929, it is the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to major greenhouse and nursery growers in North America, shipping over 70,000 truckloads annually. Sun Gro products are manufactured to high standards of quality and performance. The company values its employees, aiming to foster a sense of accomplishment and contribution, and invests in their development to ensure they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, promoting loyalty and teamwork. Reporting to plant and regional leadership, the Regional Industrial Engineer (RIE) will support and lead initiatives for SunGro’s growth, modernization, standardization, and improvement plans across all North American plants and bogs. The RIE will travel frequently to SunGro plants and bogs in New Brunswick and Quebec to implement impactful process and efficiency improvements. This role requires a bilingual English/French candidate who can translate and implement company policies, procedures, and protocols.
Requirements
- Bilingual English/French
- Strong change management skills with proven ability to gain employee buy-in for process changes
- Hands-on, “can do” attitude to complete projects successfully
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills across cross-functional teams with diverse skill sets
- Detail-oriented with ability to communicate complex issues and solutions in clear, simple terms
- Ability to relate process improvement and change to measurable business impact
- Proficient with 2D/3D modeling software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Strong project management skills, including managing projects over $1M per asset
- Excellent, concise, and adaptable communication skills
- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
- PMP designation preferred
- 7+ years’ experience in fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environments
- Experience with capital projects, layout design, process improvement, and Lean manufacturing
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg
- Frequent travel up to 75% within region; occasional travel across Canada and the US
- Full, clean driver’s license required
- Willingness to live in the assigned area as needed
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Nice To Haves
- Automation experience with PLCs and electrical systems is an asset
Responsibilities
- Define, manage, and execute improvement projects and initiatives within assigned regions
- Lead evaluation, implementation, and commissioning of capital projects in collaboration with plant management teams
- Manage financial spend of capital projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with the right quality
- Draft and design layouts of equipment, materials, and workspace for maximum efficiency using drafting tools and software
- Review budgets, production schedules, engineering specifications, and related manufacturing information
- Support implementation and adoption of standardized CMMS programs across all SunGro sites
- Apply continuous improvement and lean manufacturing toolsets within SunGro Operations Model for Excellence (SOME)
- Apply statistical methods to determine manufacturing processes, staffing requirements, and production standards
- Travel frequently to map harvest- and peat-processing steps and identify opportunities for capacity improvement and cost reduction
- Confer with vendors, staff, and management regarding purchases, procedures, specifications, and project status
- Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility use
- Recommend and implement process, system, or equipment improvements to optimize resources and workflow
- Plan and establish sequences of operations from peat harvesting through processing and shipping
- Communicate process improvements and changes to operators and management to ensure understanding and buy-in
- Other duties as required by the business
Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Short-term disability
- RRSP Matching
- Paid vacation
- Floating days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
