Engineering Manager

Company Description

About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all engineering, capital projects, technical services, facility infrastructure, utilities, and engineering documentation within a large, modern poultry processing facility. This role ensures that engineering initiatives support safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing while maintaining compliance with food safety, regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards.

The Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for project engineering, process engineering, training systems and technical documentation, and engineering support for critical utilities. The position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, equipment reliability, and long-term asset management.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 09. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation: $122,000 - $172,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Engineering Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Engineering Department.
• Establish departmental objectives aligned with plant and corporate business goals.
• Develop engineering strategies that improve safety, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Finance, and Corporate Engineering.

Capital Project Management

• Develop and oversee the site's capital expenditure (CAPEX) program.
• Lead the planning, justification, budgeting, execution, and commissioning of capital projects.
• Ensure projects run by project/process engineers are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and achieve expected operational outcomes.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, OEM relationships, equipment suppliers, and engineering firms.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure all capital projects comply with regulatory, food safety, health & safety, and corporate engineering standards.

Project and Process Engineering

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Project Engineering and Process Engineering teams.
• Develop and oversee Engineering resources to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, throughput, product quality, and operational reliability.
• Support process optimization through engineering analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Lead equipment selection, process design, automation improvements, and production line modifications.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Engineering Documentation & CAD Management

• Provide strategic oversight and governance of the facility's engineering documentation and drawing management systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place to maintain accurate and current CAD documentation for buildings, utilities, production equipment, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and process flow layouts.
• Establish and enforce document governance frameworks, including revision control, change management, retention practices, and compliance requirements.
• Develop standards for engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, electrical drawings, equipment layouts, and technical manuals.
• Ensure documentation is readily accessible and maintained in accordance with corporate standards.

Training and Technical Development

• Provide oversight for training programs across the facility.
• Oversee development of competency-based technical training programs for maintenance and operations personnel, including needs analysis to identify specific training requirements
• Champion the development of and ensure training materials remain current with equipment modifications and engineering standards.
• Promote ongoing technical development and knowledge transfer throughout the organization.
• Provide strategic leadership and governance for the facility's technical documentation framework, ensuring information integrity, standardization, and long-term organizational value.
• Champion the development and adoption of procedures, and work instruction frameworks that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of operational knowledge management practices to enhance organizational capability, reduce operational risk, and preserve critical technical expertise.
• Complete the development of a centralized training matrix to drive training requirements across the site

Utilities & Powerhouse Technical Support

• Serve as the site's engineering subject matter expert for critical utility systems.
• Provide technical leadership supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimization of:
  • Steam generation systems
  • Boilers and boiler controls
  • Compressed air systems
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Water treatment systems
  • Wastewater systems
  • Electrical distribution
  • Emergency power systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Natural gas systems
• Support preventative maintenance strategies and long-term asset reliability for utility infrastructure.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex equipment failures and implementing permanent corrective actions.

Sustainability Support

• Provide technical support for sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency.
• Support energy conservation projects and utility optimization initiatives.
• Support identification of opportunities to reduce electricity, natural gas, water, compressed air, and refrigeration energy consumption.
• Support greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and corporate sustainability objectives.
• Participate in environmental compliance and resource conservation initiatives.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility) is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience within food manufacturing or other large industrial manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, manufacturing systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience managing engineering documentation systems.
• Knowledge of automation, controls, PLC systems, and industrial electrical systems is considered an asset.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.