Industry: Food Manufacturing / Industrial Operations
Employment Type: Full time
About the Role Our client, Mother Parkers, is seeking an experienced Manager, Engineering Projects to lead major capital investments and engineering initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
This strategic role is responsible for managing complex engineering projects from concept through implementation while supporting business growth, infrastructure expansion, automation, and operational optimization. The successful candidate will work closely with plant leadership, maintenance teams, and technical stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and on budget.
Key Responsibilities Lead major engineering and capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities
Manage projects from scope development through execution, commissioning, and operational handoff
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, business cases, and execution strategies
Support infrastructure planning, facility upgrades, automation initiatives, and equipment modernization
Partner with plant engineering and maintenance teams to identify improvement opportunities
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and engineering best practices
Drive operational efficiencies through process and engineering improvements
Lead relationships with contractors, engineering firms, technology providers, and equipment suppliers
Support reliability and asset performance initiatives across manufacturing operations




Collaborate with R&D;, Quality, Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement teams
Maintain engineering documentation, blueprints, and infrastructure records
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards
Mentor engineering and technical professionals while supporting talent development initiatives
Qualifications Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline
15+ years of progressive engineering experience within food manufacturing, CPG, or related industries
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex capital projects
Strong project management, budgeting, and execution capabilities
Experience with automation, manufacturing systems, and industrial infrastructure
Knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems and ERP platforms
Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, controls, mechanical systems, and electrical systems
Proficiency with project management and engineering software tools
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to influence the future growth of a leading manufacturing organization through major capital investments and engineering innovation. You'll help shape facility capabilities, improve operational performance, and support strategic expansion initiatives across North America.

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📌 Manager, Engineering Projects (Ontario)
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