Capital Projects Manager

Job summary

Orillia, Ontario (In-Office) Full-Time, 40 hours/Week, Permanent $130,000k+ CAD/ Year, Salary Band D Please reference – Req. S26- 17– (1 Vacancy) KMC specializes in high-performance alloys and friction materials from raw materials to finished products under one roof in Orillia, Canada. Manufacturing unique heat-resistant alloys and high-nickel/chrome alloys primarily for the petrochemical industries, Kubota leads the industry in quality and advanced technology. As per customer requirements, Kubota designs and casts centrifugal pipes and static castings of fittings, which are then machined,…

Job details

Orillia, Ontario (In-Office) Full-Time, 40 hours/Week, Permanent $130,000k+ CAD/ Year, Salary Band D Please reference – Req. S26- 17– (1 Vacancy) KMC specializes in high-performance alloys and friction materials from raw materials to finished products under one roof in Orillia, Canada. Manufacturing unique heat-resistant alloys and high-nickel/chrome alloys primarily for the petrochemical industries, Kubota leads the industry in quality and advanced technology. As per customer requirements, Kubota designs and casts centrifugal pipes and static castings of fittings, which are then machined, welded (Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Orbital & Manual), GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, followed by in-house NDT (RT, PT, VT), in-house DT, R&D lab, as well as hydro testing. Summary: Responsible for capital projects, planning, coordination of workflow and improving manufacturing processes while ensuring processes adhere to customer and industry standards. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): * Plan and coordinate all capital installations (production equipment, infrastructure, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments * Manage changes with input from all stakeholders and focus on meeting internal customers’ requirements * Supervise all capital projects staff (Capital Projects Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineering Technologist, etc.) and external contractors related to these projects * Ensure that pre-start health and safety reviews (PHSR) is completed prior to acceptance, and all equipment; documentation is delivered and filed (warranty, drawings, ESA, TSSA, etc.) * Assist with site environmental conformance as well as hazardous material programs * Ensure compliance to company safety and security standards, procedures and policies * Attend to emergency issues, outside business hours, as required * Manage goals and objectives to ensure alignment with the Vice President * Support Kubota Global Identity, with the Brand and Spirit statements of Kubota Materials Canada Corporation Other related duties, as required What we offer: * Paid benefits (Health, Dental, LTD) and Pension Plan * 2 weeks vacation per year to start * Access to an EAP Program that offers mental health supports, resources and more * Continuous professional development opportunities to support career growth EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, holding an active license with PEO * Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, preference to holders of a PMP designation * Demonstrated success at leading in Capital Projects (examples) * Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role * Formal training on Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Gen, Kaizen, and Six Sigma * Previous experience managing HVAC systems for large manufacturing facility * Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system We thank all applicants for their interest in Kubota Materials; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Kubota Materials Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer which considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kubota Materials Canada Corporation prohibits discrimination based on these or any other category protected by law. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We personally review each resume against the job posting, matching knowledge, skills, and abilities. We do not use AI for this review; instead, we match expertise and skills to each job posting. We appreciate your time; however, we are unable to contact every applicant. Only those selected to proceed with our recruitment process will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Responsible for planning and coordinating capital projects, installations, and refurbishments to improve manufacturing processes. The role involves supervising project staff and external contractors while ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and industry standards.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a PEO license and at least 8 years of project management experience, including 3 years in leadership. Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and experience managing HVAC systems for large facilities are essential.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Long Term Disability • Pension Plan • Vacation • Employee Assistance Program • Professional Development

Listed skills

• materials · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Lean · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Management
• Capital Installations
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kaizen
• Six Sigma
• HVAC Management
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Stakeholder Management
• Budgeting
• Safety Compliance
• Staff Supervision
• Environmental Conformance
• Technical Documentation