Project Manager

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.

In the late '60′s and early '70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer.

Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world.

NWR is looking for an Engineering Project Manager to continue its growth and development. Our future Engineering Project Manager will be an integral part of our growth and will lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, machine uptime and reliability. 

Position Overview:

Based in Brantford, Ontario, The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute engineering and capital projects that support manufacturing operations. This role ensures that new equipment installations, process improvements, facility expansions, and technology integrations are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with company goals for quality, safety, and productivity.

Detailed Responsibilities:

1. Plan and manage engineering projects related to manufacturing equipment, automation, process improvements, facility upgrades, and product line expansions.
2. Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, EHS, procurement, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
3. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
4. Lead cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle from concept through commissioning and handover.
5. Oversee equipment specification, procurement, installation, testing, and validation.
6. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions to plant operations.
7. Ensure all projects comply with relevant safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal quality systems.
8. Monitor and report on project progress, financial performance, and KPI achievement.
9. Maintain and store documentation, drawings, SOPs, and records related to project work according to company policy.
10. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, such as technology partners and vendors.
11. Other duties as required.

First Year Deliverables

1. Manage and lead a major plant upgrade aimed at improving safety, productivity, quality and efficiency in our Brantford tire recycling plant
2. Hire a Project engineer to support the plant upgrade
3. Oversee project delivery, cost, ensuring timely and quality execution.
4. Collaborate with other departments to ensure on time and on budget project completion
5. Collaborate with the Plant Manager and project team to plan and limit production downtime during project execution 
6. Drive deliverables from the different suppliers, contractors and other parties involved in the project

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 15+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven track record in managing capital projects, equipment installation, or plant process improvements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation systems, and plant layouts.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments (e.g., OSHA, ISO 9001)
• Energizing leadership with strong motivational capabilities
• Critical thinker and analytical decision maker. Data driven.
• Very good listener and clear communicator with strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals from different backgrounds and skills at various levels in the organization.
• Effective time management, Job task planning and organizing.
• Highly organized and takes pride in his work.

Work Environment:

1. Mix of office and plant floor environments; must be comfortable working around machinery and production lines.
2. Occasional travel to suppliers or other plant locations may be required.
3. Must wear PPE and adhere and encourage safety protocols when on the production floor.