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Drive project execution from sale through installationDeliver custom projects, collaborating with external contractors for turnkey solutions on large construction sitesManage contracts and negotiations while addressing change requestsMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify and monitor risksLead a multidisciplinary team towards a common goal.

Conceptualize and plan the project layout by creating detailed plansLead the relocation and integration of an automated paint line from Quebec to the Massachusetts, successfully controlling budget and timelineCoordinate the internal technical team and external contractorsCollaborate and negotiate with local authorities to secure necessary permitsSupervise and inspect the various building works and the development of the production line while ramping up production volumesPlan production, supervise and train the new workforce while establishing a corporate culture

Manage and supervise the robotization of wooden shingle feeding for the dyeing line, preparing for the transition to the USASupport the technical director on major engineering projects, contributing to strategic planning and executionConduct project risk and contingency analysisEstablish dashboards to monitor project and production performance

Support the project manager in the redevelopment and automation of the assembly lineFacilitate project monitoring meetings and collaborated with production teams to ensure alignment and progress on project goalsDesign ventilation systems in the pump room to effectively recover or evacuate thermal energyImprove energy management practices to reduce power demand during peak periods

Develop planning tools for maintenance and operationSet up operational processes for engineering to improve productivityImprove maintenance monitoring and its performance analysisReview the preventive maintenance of machinery and facilitiesImplement maintenance management software and provide trainingPresent the progress of projects to the sawmill manager and supervisors by highlighting potential deployment strategies and outcomes