Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years running.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Our Values say it best:

We enhance our lives by helping others succeed

We care about our clients, each other, and our communities

We are responsible for the outcome of our actions

We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

JOB SUMMARY
The Plant Engineer provides technical guidance and expertise and feedback to the Management team and to Engineering Project Coordinators as required. The Plant Engineer will have a primary role, supporting the Engineering Manager, in the review and introduction of new equipment and technologies and implementation of process improvement opportunities.

JOB TASKS
Project Management of New Equipment, New Technologies, and Process Improvement Initiatives

Identifies Continuous Improvement Opportunities

Ensures project objectives are identified and appropriate resources and budgetary information have been prepared

Considers plant efficiencies and budgets when evaluating improvement opportunities

Reviews layouts and corresponding drawings, as required





Monitors activities resulting from Process Planning to ensure that schedules are maintained and all company requirements and regulatory requirements have been addressed

Provides technical resources and guidance to departments involved

Prepares and formats resulting documentation and training materials

Coordinates supplier, contractor, and maintenance activities to complete implementation

Ensures equipment commissioning has been completed

Assumes the role of Engineering Project Coordinator as needed

Environmental, Health and Safety Programs

Assists with development and maintenance of Health and Safety and Environmental programs and with raising employee awareness of related topics

Ensures compliance to government regulations as applicable to projects

Assists with internal and third-party facility inspections/audits

Product Safety Programs (SQF)

Participates as a HACCP and/or Food Defense team member, as requested by the applicable SQF Practitioner, to support product safety requirements as outlined in the Management System

Ensures all project activities remain in compliance with applicable SQF needs and GMP’s

Facility / Building Systems





Monitors and maintains building envelope and corresponding control systems as well as shared infrastructure including but not limited to HVAC, Chilling systems, Building Security, Camera Systems, Locker area controls, etc.

Provides Training

Will be expected to train for and provide employee training on various job-related topics such as fall protection, MEWP usage, contractor awareness, building security and camera systems as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Abides by all Emmerson Packaging ’s Management System policies, follows procedures, work instructions and other requirements including adherence to EH&S; Act regulations.

Obligation to take any necessary steps/actions to continue adherence to the Management System (quality and environmental). If the necessary steps are outsideassigned authority, there is an obligation to bring the issue to his/her supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

Excellent analytical skills combined with sound judgement.

Ability to learn various software packages including Sketch-Up Pro, AutoCAD and Solidworks.

Strong Communication skills with internal and external parties

REQUIRMENTS

Bachelor of Engineering Degree

Previous applicable experience coordinating projects and/or resources in a Manufacturing setting.

PREFERRED

P. Eng. status with Engineers Nova Scotia

Experience working in the flexographic printing industry

What's in it for YOU?

Competitive wages

Training and development support

On site gym and cafeteria

Being part of an awesome team

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Plant Engineer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Socket.dev
📍 Nova Scotia