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Kingston, ON Full-Time | Permanent $115,000 - $130,000 + Benefits Lead Engineering at Canada's Only Infant Formula Manufacturing Facility We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer operating Canada's only infant formula production facility. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in highly regulated manufacturing environments and enjoys leading multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across a modern manufacturing facility producing products that Canadian families depend on every day. If you're passionate about operational excellence, food safety, reliability, and building high-performing teams, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Why Join? Competitive salary of $115,000 - $130,000 Senior leadership position with broad operational influence Lead engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects Opportunity to build and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team Stable, growing manufacturing organization Comprehensive benefits package Mission-driven work supporting Canada's infant nutrition supply Long-term career growth opportunities What You'll Be Doing Engineering Leadership Lead engineering, maintenance, and utilities across a 24/7 manufacturing operation Develop, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary engineering team Manage departmental budgets, resources, and engineering priorities Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety to achieve plant objectives Plant Engineering & Reliability Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs Support production through technical troubleshooting and equipment optimization Manage mechanical, electrical, utility, and facility systems Ensure compliance with engineering standards and operational best practices Improve equipment performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead CAPEX planning and execution Support plant modernization and automation initiatives Drive TPM and continuous improvement programs Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and operating costs Support energy management and sustainability initiatives Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and food safety standards Support regulatory inspections and compliance activities Champion a safety-first culture across engineering operations Ensure all engineering decisions prioritize product quality, employee safety, and environmental responsibility What We're Looking For Required Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) 5+ years of engineering leadership experience within manufacturing Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or maintenance teams Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities, and manufacturing systems Experience managing engineering budgets and capital projects Strong understanding of continuous improvement and TPM Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Strong Assets Food manufacturing experience Dairy or beverage processing experience GMP and HACCP knowledge Wastewater treatment (WWTP) experience Automation and industrial controls experience SAP or CMMS experience P.Eng. designation TSSA knowledge Ideal Backgrounds Candidates from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply: Food Manufacturing Dairy Processing Beverage Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Chemical Processing Life Sciences Highly Regulated Manufacturing Who Will Thrive Here? Engineering leaders who enjoy balancing people leadership with technical problem-solving Professionals passionate about reliability, safety, and continuous improvement Leaders who excel in fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environments Managers seeking a visible leadership role with meaningful impact on operations and product quality Apply Today If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead engineering operations within one of Canada's most unique and important manufacturing facilities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Apply today to learn more.
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Engineering Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Top Benefits
About the role
Kingston, ON Full-Time | Permanent $115,000 - $130,000 + Benefits Lead Engineering at Canada's Only Infant Formula Manufacturing Facility We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer operating Canada's only infant formula production facility. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in highly regulated manufacturing environments and enjoys leading multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across a modern manufacturing facility producing products that Canadian families depend on every day. If you're passionate about operational excellence, food safety, reliability, and building high-performing teams, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Why Join? Competitive salary of $115,000 - $130,000 Senior leadership position with broad operational influence Lead engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects Opportunity to build and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team Stable, growing manufacturing organization Comprehensive benefits package Mission-driven work supporting Canada's infant nutrition supply Long-term career growth opportunities What You'll Be Doing Engineering Leadership Lead engineering, maintenance, and utilities across a 24/7 manufacturing operation Develop, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary engineering team Manage departmental budgets, resources, and engineering priorities Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety to achieve plant objectives Plant Engineering & Reliability Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs Support production through technical troubleshooting and equipment optimization Manage mechanical, electrical, utility, and facility systems Ensure compliance with engineering standards and operational best practices Improve equipment performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead CAPEX planning and execution Support plant modernization and automation initiatives Drive TPM and continuous improvement programs Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and operating costs Support energy management and sustainability initiatives Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and food safety standards Support regulatory inspections and compliance activities Champion a safety-first culture across engineering operations Ensure all engineering decisions prioritize product quality, employee safety, and environmental responsibility What We're Looking For Required Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) 5+ years of engineering leadership experience within manufacturing Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or maintenance teams Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities, and manufacturing systems Experience managing engineering budgets and capital projects Strong understanding of continuous improvement and TPM Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Strong Assets Food manufacturing experience Dairy or beverage processing experience GMP and HACCP knowledge Wastewater treatment (WWTP) experience Automation and industrial controls experience SAP or CMMS experience P.Eng. designation TSSA knowledge Ideal Backgrounds Candidates from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply: Food Manufacturing Dairy Processing Beverage Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Chemical Processing Life Sciences Highly Regulated Manufacturing Who Will Thrive Here? Engineering leaders who enjoy balancing people leadership with technical problem-solving Professionals passionate about reliability, safety, and continuous improvement Leaders who excel in fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environments Managers seeking a visible leadership role with meaningful impact on operations and product quality Apply Today If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead engineering operations within one of Canada's most unique and important manufacturing facilities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Apply today to learn more.
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About Remote People
Horizons is now Remote People. Remote People is the full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate.
Headquartered in New York, the company operates across 150+ countries with owned entities and dedicated human support.
Trusted by 3,000+ companies and ranked #1 on G2 for Ease of Use, Best Support, and Best Meets Requirements.
Enterprise-level service. Priced for growth.