Agropur

Project Engineer – Process Optimization (Dairy Industry)

CAN Quebec St-Laurent

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$106kDetected 8 days ago

Data AnalysisSAPProcess ImprovementERPCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Analyze manufacturing processes and equipment to identify inefficiencies, yield losses, and improvement opportunities.
Map production flows and monitor key operational performance indicators.
Participate in capital project execution from concept development through commissioning and start-up.

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results.
In this role, you will analyze production processes, identify opportunities to improve yield performance, reduce raw material losses, and drive operational excellence across the plant.
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams, you will develop sustainable solutions, lead improvement initiatives, and contribute to projects that deliver measurable business results.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on maximizing raw material utilization and process efficiency.
Troubleshoot operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Leverage production data and ERP systems to support decision-making and operational performance improvements.
Collaborate with plant teams to drive change management and secure stakeholder buy-in for new initiatives.
Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to support project execution and implementation.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food, Process, or related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, process optimization, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry is considered a strong asset.
Experience in a process-driven industry such as food, dairy, petrochemical, or other complex manufacturing environments is an asset.
Strong understanding of industrial processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with ERP systems and operational data analysis (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Bilingualism (French and English) is required to collaborate with colleagues and partners across Canada.

$84,600 to $105,800 (Base salary will be determined according to your academic background, experience, training, and position‑related competencies.)

Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support business decisions and project prioritization.
Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service
Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
Pension plan with employer contributions

Agropur is looking for a Project Engineer - Process Optimization (Dairy Industry) to support the continued improvement of our dairy manufacturing operations at our St-Laurent facility.
What we are looking for to deliver these results:

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