The salary range for this position is 80-85k.
The Project Manager leads cross-functional capital and process improvement initiatives at the Rutherglen site, supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- On-site industrial environment with regular time on the plant floor.
- Occasional evenings, weekends, or call-ins during shutdowns, commissioning, or breakdowns.
CFP offers gainshare, competitive health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Columbia Forest Products' premises are smoke-free.
