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Project Manager
@ Columbia Forest Products
Rutherglen, Ontario
Overview
Columbia Forest Products is hiring a full-time Project Manager at its Rutherglen site to lead capital, process improvement and new product projects from start to close-out. The role covers budgeting, contractor and vendor coordination, commissioning and plant safety, with occasional evenings, weekends and call-ins. The posting states a salary range of 80-85k and lists gainshare, health, dental and vision benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.
Responsibilities:
- Lead capital and process improvement projects from start to close-out
- Develop detailed cost estimates for capital budgeting
- Manage RFQs, vendor selection and contractor coordination
- Coordinate Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams
- Track variable expenses and approve purchase orders
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology or operations
- 2-3 years of project management in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience managing capital projects and contractor-driven work
- Working knowledge of scheduling and cost tracking tools
- Ability to work extended hours or respond to plant emergencies
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity |
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Columbia Forest Products
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Full company description
Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada, with an operational network that spans the globe. Columbia's products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and imports. At the end of 2006 Columbia has converted all of its standard hardwood plywood production to produce formaldehyde-free panels called PureBond®.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,723
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 781
- Reported office locations
- 7900 McCloud Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409, US
- Business categories
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Columbia Forest Products
- Specialties
- Hardwood Plywood and Hardwood Veneer
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- 0
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Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | Hardwood Plywood and Hardwood Veneer |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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The salary range for this position is 80-85k.
The Project Manager leads cross-functional capital and process improvement initiatives at the Rutherglen site, supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
- Lead capital, process improvement, and new product improvement projects from initiation through close-out.
- Research and define capital projects to sustain, modernize, and improve plant operations.
- Develop detailed cost estimates to support annual and long-range capital budgeting.
- Supervise capital project execution ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
- Manage RFQs, vendor selection, contractor coordination, commissioning, and start-ups.
- Ensure all contractors comply with CFP’s Contractor Safety Program and site safety rules.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.
- Support Maintenance initiatives related to green end equipment and core process reliability.
- Assist with development and execution of preventative maintenance programs for key production equipment.
- Lead major equipment rebuilds and planned outages, as assigned.
- Manage variable expense spending, approve purchase orders, and track costs to appropriate accounts.
- Provide regular project status updates and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Support training, documentation, and change management tied to new equipment and processes.
- Complete work orders and provide hands-on support during critical plant events as required.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations, or related field.
- 2–3 years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Experience managing capital projects and contractor-driven work.
- Strong working knowledge of project scheduling and cost tracking tools.
- Ability to work extended hours or respond to plant emergencies when required.
On-site industrial environment with regular time on the plant floor.
Occasional evenings, weekends, or call-ins during shutdowns, commissioning, or breakdowns.
Our core values of Customer Service, Share the Success, Absolute Integrity and We Are Family, drive our business and daily operations. Our mission is Significant Service.
If you would like to work for an employee-owned company and an innovator in the hardwood veneer and plywood business, this is your opportunity. CFP offers gainshare, competitive health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Columbia Forest Products' premises are smoke-free.
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