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Plant Engineer
@ EPC Industries Limited
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Overview
Emmerson Packaging is hiring a full-time permanent Plant Engineer to support the Engineering Manager with new equipment, technologies and process improvements. The role covers project management, EH&S and SQF compliance, building systems and employee training. A Bachelor of Engineering and prior manufacturing project coordination experience are required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead new equipment, technology and process improvement projects
- Coordinate suppliers, contractors and maintenance through commissioning
- Support EH&S and SQF product safety programs
- Monitor and maintain building systems and security
- Deliver employee training on safety and building topics
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree
- Prior coordination of projects or resources in manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgement
- Ability to learn AutoCAD, SolidWorks and SketchUp Pro
- Strong communication with internal and external parties
- Preferred: P.Eng. with Engineers Nova Scotia
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Paid training |
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EPC Industries Limited
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An industry leader in flexible packaging for nearly 70 years. Our Mission: Customer Success.
Full company description
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That’s how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America. Packaging is the window into your brand’s promise, your company’s values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how it works and how it feels. Whatever direction you want to take with your flexographic packaging project, you can depend on Emmerson Packaging to deliver on-time and on-budget, while honoring a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship. To submit a resume please e-mail [email protected] for our Amherst location, or [email protected] for our Belleville location.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,128
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 243
- Reported office locations
- 12 Tupper Blvd, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 4S7, CA
- 420 College St. E, Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z6, CA
- Business categories
- Social Media
- Digital Marketing
- Packaging Services
- Analytics
- Manufacturing
- Printing
- Other recorded names
- EPC Industries Limited
- Emmerson Packaging
- Specialties
- Flexographic printing
- Extruded film
- Stand up pouches
- Laminated packaging
- Biodegradable packaging
- Recyclable packaging
- Sustainable Packaging
- Recyclable Packaging
- Plant Based Packaging
- Biodegradable Packaging
- Sustainability
- and Circular Economy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That’s how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America. Packaging is the window into your brand’s promise, your company’s values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Printing Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Amherst, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Flexographic printingExtruded filmStand up pouchesLaminated packagingBiodegradable packagingRecyclable packagingSustainable PackagingRecyclable PackagingPlant Based PackagingBiodegradable Packaging |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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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
If this sounds like you, please visit the careers section on our website and apply today at https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/
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