Plant Engineer Full time TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time.” Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays! Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.

Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

The Plant

Engineer is responsible for collaboratively developing, planning, and executing the plant capital strategy for the Georgetown, ON facility, a manufacturer of quality cracker products, to align with business unit priorities. This role also provides engineering support for the Kitchener, ON facility.

The Plant

Engineer leads cross‑functional teams to manage and deliver capital projects, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site‑wide goals related to safety, product quality, and environmental sustainability across both locations. Plan, scope,



gain approval for, and implement projects aligned with the site's master capital plan and business priorities. Lead multiple projects, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.

Manage assigned capital projects, including safety, scope of adherence, commissioning, qualification, verification, timeline, cash flow, and budget tracking. Manage site technical drawings and document retention. Provide on‑site troubleshooting and technical support for critical operational issues.

Work with site leadership, Quality, EHS, Supply Planning, R&D;, Maintenance, Finance, and IT teams to deliver strategic and operational goals. Collaborate with the center engineering team to execute large‑scale projects. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental impact, food safety, and cost efficiency.

Identify and implement solutions to improve employee safety, environmental outcomes, food quality, equipment reliability, and operational cost. Serve as the Initiative Management Pillar Leader for the site, ensuring alignment with Lean Capital processes. Develop business case scopes, schedules, and estimates for new project ideas and secure inclusion in the capital plan.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role on First Shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts. The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $81,100.00 - 121,700.00 CAD annually.

This is the lowest to highest salary that we in positive faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.



An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred. Familiarity with Lean Capital Initiative Management processes and continuous improvement methodologies is required.

Strong project management, problem‑solving, and technical troubleshooting skills are required. Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools is preferred.

Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus. Formal project management training or certification is preferred.

Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑accommodations@treehousefoods.

📌 Plant Engineer - Plant Operations (Georgetown)
🏢 TreeHouse Foods
📍 Georgetown