Global Manager of Engineering Services

McCain Foods USA•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Manager of Engineering Services provides enterprise leadership to define strategy, standards, and governance for utilities, reliability, and engineering services across global operations. This role serves as a senior technical advisor for Process Safety Management (PSM), refrigeration, energy systems, and infrastructure, ensuring consistent, world-class practices that strengthen safety, asset performance, sustainability, and operational excellence across the global network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in utilities, reliability, and industrial engineering within a global manufacturing environment
Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary, cross-regional teams
Deep expertise in refrigeration systems, utilities, Process Safety Management (PSM), and asset management systems
Experience with capital projects, engineering design, and equipment lifecycle cost analysis
Advanced data analytics capability, including SAP PM or equivalent enterprise systems
Strong understanding of P&IDs, mass flow diagrams, and engineering drawings
Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD tools
Demonstrated ability to apply TCO/TPC modeling for financial and strategic decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead global utility systems strategy, standards, and governance across refrigeration, steam, HVAC, water, and energy systems
Establish and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, and capital project design requirements
Drive global reliability programs, including preventive/predictive maintenance, RCA, and FMEA methodologies
Act as technical leader for Process Safety Management (PSM) and refrigeration systems, including ammonia safety and compliance
Support capital projects through concept development, engineering reviews, lifecycle cost analysis (TCO/TPC), and execution oversight
Partner cross-functionally with operations, FSQ, procurement, and finance to align engineering and reliability initiatives
Lead global supplier and OEM strategy, including performance evaluation, standardization, and continuous improvement
Develop and implement global engineering SOPs, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives
Optimize SAP Plant Maintenance and reliability data systems to enable data-driven decisions and performance insights
Build and lead a high-performing global engineering organization, including coaching, capability development, and succession planning