Regional Engineering Manager

Job Type

Regular

Agropur is currently seeking a Regional Engineering Manager based at our Don Mills plant. The Regional Engineering Manager is accountable for the successful execution of capital projects within their assigned category and portfolio of plants. This role leads a team of engineers and supports plant‑level initiatives that align with the business category’s priorities, ensuring safety, quality, cost control, and timely delivery.

The Manager partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other stakeholders to drive value and operational readiness.

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in career development.
• Pension plan including employer contributions.
• Salary range: $129,800 – $162,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

• Lead the execution of capital projects across assigned facilities, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget, and in‑scope delivery.
• Manage a team of project engineers, providing direction, coaching, and technical support.
• Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.
• Direct implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies.
• Coordinate with site leadership and cross‑functional teams to align project scope with operational goals.
• Ensure project documentation, risk management, and reporting are maintained according to governance standards.
• Lead and support engineering design reviews, construction oversight, commissioning, and start‑up activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and energy savings in collaboration with site teams.
• Escalate risks, delays, and resource gaps proactively to the Director.
• Contribute to site master planning and future capital roadmaps.
• Participate in monthly portfolio reviews and report project status to the Director.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day engineering lead for assigned plants within the category.
• Develop talent and technical competencies within the engineering team.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required / PEO licence.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in capital project execution within the food & beverage industry.
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading cross‑functional project teams, including coaching and developing project engineers.
• PMP certification (asset).
• Strong knowledge of project management, construction, and plant engineering practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision‑making in an operations‑driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across site.
• Availability to travel to other Agropur facilities (10–15%).

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.