Manager, Capital Projects

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do. We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization. If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move. Manager, Capital Projects Location: Feversham, Ontario, with frequent travel across Canada Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site Salary: $180,000 per year + bonus Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Manager, Capital Projects to lead the planning and execution of industrial equipment installations, facility upgrades, plant modifications and capital projects across our Canadian operations. This is a hands-on working manager role for someone who combines strong capital project leadership with practical mechanical and industrial experience. You will manage projects from initial site assessment and planning through procurement, installation, commissioning, operational handover and closeout, while remaining directly involved in the work being completed on the plant floor. This is not a position focused solely on managing projects from an office. The successful candidate will work alongside millwrights, electricians, automation technicians, contractors, equipment suppliers and plant maintenance teams, participating directly in equipment installation, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning when appropriate. The position is expected to be based at our Feversham, Ontario facility and requires frequent travel to our facilities across Canada, including extended stays at project locations during major installations, shutdowns and start-ups. What You’ll Be Doing Manage capital projects from initial concept and site assessment through installation, commissioning, handover and closeout. Develop project scopes, budgets, cost estimates, schedules and implementation plans. Lead and actively participate in the installation, relocation, replacement and modification of industrial equipment. Work directly alongside skilled trades, contractors, equipment technicians and plant maintenance teams during project execution. Coordinate equipment delivery, rigging, placement, mechanical and electrical connections, testing and start-up. Apply practical mechanical knowledge to equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and the resolution of installation and start-up issues. Oversee commissioning and production start-up activities, remaining involved until equipment is operating safely and reliably. Plan and coordinate plant shutdowns, equipment relocations and major installation activities. Coordinate internal and external millwrights, electricians, automation technicians, fabricators, riggers and other specialized contractors. Maintain accountability for project scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety and operational readiness. Manage project budgets, forecasts, purchase commitments, contractor costs and change orders. Review completed work to ensure installations meet operational, maintenance, safety and quality requirements. Coordinate the formal handover of completed projects to Operations and Maintenance, including documentation, training, spare parts and preventive maintenance requirements. Travel regularly to company facilities across Canada to assess, plan and execute capital project work. Support evening, overnight and weekend work when required during shutdowns, installations and start-ups. What You Bring A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in an industrial or manufacturing e…

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