Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
About The Position
Our site in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to join our team. The person will be responsible for leading and managing the manufacturing engineering function within a chemical plant environment. This role oversees technical manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and site technical operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production operations. The position owns the successful technical manufacturing of specialty chemicals and ensures alignment between engineering, operations, and business objectives. The Senior Manager will lead a team of manufacturing engineers as well as a facilities engineer to provide technical and strategic direction, ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- 8–12+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or process engineering
- 4+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
- Experience with new product introduction, process scale-up, and manufacturing integration
- Significant experience in process safety management.
- Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems.
- Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Deep technical expertise in chemical processes and manufacturing operations
- Project management and program leadership capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Financial acumen and budget management experience
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma principles preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers to build a high-performing organization
- Manage facilities engineering and the maintenance team
- Manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development of engineering and facilities staff
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Oversee process safety and process optimization for chemical manufacturing processes
- Identify and implement improvements in cost, quality, safety, and delivery performance
- Support plant operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of best practices
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, yield, and operational efficiency
- Support the transition of new products from development into full-scale manufacturing
- Oversee multiple engineering and capital projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, scope, and budget
- Develop and execute project plans, including resource allocation and risk management
- Monitor financial performance of projects and manage expenditures against budget
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering and project management processes
- Act as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, R&D, and commercial teams
- Provide technical leadership and strategic input to business unit initiatives
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to solve technical challenges and enhance product performance
- Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with business goals
- Implement best practices in process design, DOE, and process optimization
- Drive innovation in manufacturing technologies and methods
- Support capital planning, equipment investments, and facility improvements
Benefits
- Generous RRSP plan with an impressive employer match
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- Vacation policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- Education assistance to support your learning journey
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
