Job Description

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we're a Canadian, family-owned company turning 100% recycled plastic into sustainable products and leading the way in innovation. Recognized as one of Canada's Top Greenest Employers, we're driven by creativity, passion, and the belief that together, we can build a cleaner future. We're looking for self-motivated, hands-on doers who love to learn, work hard, and make things happen--if that's you, you belong on our team.



Program Manager

Hybrid - Shelburne, Ontario

Full-Time | Corporate IT | On-site 2-3 days per week



About Ice River Sustainable Solutions

Ice River Sustainable Solutions is a growing Canadian manufacturer focused on sustainable products, operating multiple production facilities across Canada. Our environment is fast-paced, operations-driven, and deeply rooted in manufacturing reality. Enterprise systems at Ice River exist to support plants, people, and production, not the other way around.



We are seeking a Program Manager to lead major enterprise initiatives, including SAP and related systems, in a way that is practical, hands-on, and deeply connected to manufacturing operations.



The Role

This role is not a traditional IT project manager position.



We are looking for a manufacturing-first leader who has lived inside plant-driven organizations and has led enterprise system implementations (especially SAP) from a business and operational perspective. The successful candidate will be accountable for end-to-end program ownership, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Maintenance, and IT to ensure systems are implemented in a way that actually works on the floor.



You may come from Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing Excellence, or Enterprise Systems leadership. What matters most is that you have personally led SAP-enabled transformation in a manufacturing environment, understand how enterprise systems impact day-to-day plant performance, and are comfortable owning both the people and execution aspects of large initiatives.



Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise programs, including SAP and related platforms, from business case development through stabilization and adoption Act as the single point of accountability for enterprise initiatives, ensuring all moving parts across functions are aligned Act as the bridge between manufacturing operations and IT, ensuring systems support production, planning, maintenance, and supply chain realities Lead enterprise-wide working sessions with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT, often with competing priorities Drive requirements definition, process design, fit-gap analysis, and operating-model alignment across manufacturing sites Partner with IT, SAP analysts, and external vendors while retaining ownership of outcomes, not just coordination Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, training readiness, and adoption across plants Develop and present business cases, timelines, risks, and investment justifications to senior leadership and business owners Be hands-on when required, particularly early in programs or in lean resourcing situations Ensure enterprise systems support data integrity, business intelligence, reporting, and decision-making across the organization


What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (plant-based, industrial, or asset-heavy) Direct involvement in at least one SAP implementation or major SAP transformation within manufacturing (ECC or S/4HANA) Experience leading enterprise initiatives end-to-end, not just individual projects or workstreams Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional groups, manage ambiguity, and drive alignment Strong understanding of how ERP systems impact production planning, inventory, procurement, maintenance, cost control, and reporting Comfort operating in a hands-on, mid-sized organization where roles are not overly siloed and ownership matters Background in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Excellence, Operations, or Enterprise Systems leadership SAP Power User experience or close partnership with SAP functional and technical teams Experience with business intelligence, reporting, or enterprise data visibility tied to manufacturing performance Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure Experience in organizations that balance corporate systems with plant-level autonomy


Why This Role Is Different

At Ice River, enterprise systems succeed only when they are grounded in manufacturing reality and adopted by the people who use them. This role exists to ensure SAP and related platforms are implemented in a way that operators, planners, and plant leaders actually trust and use.



If you have led SAP-enabled change from inside a manufacturing business and want to own outcomes, not just deliver projects, this role will be a strong fit.

Pay Rate:

$100000-140000/year - depending on experience



Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Note to Recruiting Agencies:

Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.