Regional Engineering Manager

Agropur•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$129,800 - CA$162,300•Onsite

About The Position

Agropur is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to be based at our Don Mills plant. This role is accountable for the successful execution of capital projects within their assigned category and portfolio of plants. The Manager 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 role involves partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other stakeholders to drive value and operational readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
PEO licence
Minimum 10 years of experience in capital project execution within food & beverage industry
Minimum 7 years of experience leading cross-functional project teams, including coaching, and developing project engineers
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%)

Nice To Haves

PMP certification

Responsibilities

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.