TreeHouse Foods

Plant Engineer

TreeHouse Foods$81K — $121K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably consumer packaged goods or food/beverage.
  • Familiarity with Lean Capital Initiative Management processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
  • Formal project management training or certification is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement projects aligned with the site’s capital strategy.
  • Lead multiple capital projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Manage project scope, safety, commissioning, and budget tracking.
  • Ensure consistent communication with stakeholders regarding capital initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the capital sourcing manager on procurement strategies.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for critical operational issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a structured First Shift schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Engage in diverse projects across two facilities.
  • Work in a collaborative environment focused on quality and sustainability.
  • Access to various operational teams for cross-functional learning and growth.
Full Job Description
Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ON Georgetown

Job Type:

Engineering Manufacturing

Job Posting Title:

Plant Engineer
Job Description:

About the Role:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for collaboratively developing, planning, and executing the plant capital strategy for the Georgetown, ON facility, a manufacturer of quality cracker products, to align with business unit priorities. This role also provides engineering support for the Kitchener, ON facility. The Plant Engineer 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 across both locations.

You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

  • 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 cost


Important Details:

  • This is a full-time, on-site role on First Shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.
  • The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $81,100.00 - 121,700.00 CAD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
  • This job posting is for an existing vacancy.


You'll fit right in if you have:

  • 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; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Lean Capital Initiative Management processes and continuous improvement methodologies is required.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills are required.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • CADD proficiency is preferred
  • 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.


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About TreeHouse Foods

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label packaged foods and beverages in North America. The company has over 40 production facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy, and employs approximately 10,000 people. TreeHouse Foods' product portfolio includes shelf-stable, refrigerated, frozen, and fresh products, as well as beverage products. The company's customers include leading grocery retailers, foodservice distributors, and industrial manufacturers. TreeHouse Foods is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and improve the sustainability of its products and operations.
Learn more about TreeHouse Foods
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.8 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-6.9%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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