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 prospect 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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