Director, Engineering (West)

Sofina Foods; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic engineering leader to drive the successful implementation of engineering standards and processes. This role involves fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, leading a team in Western Canada, and managing capital projects to support the organization's growth. With a focus on continuous improvement and strategic project prioritization, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the food processing sector. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and ready to lead a talented team, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience managing capital projects.
• 10+ years in a management role, preferably in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and ensure project alignment with organizational objectives.
• Establish engineering standards and manage capital projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Education

P.Eng / Regional Accreditation

PMP Certification

Job description

About us

Sofina Foods is one of Canadas leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe. Our family of brands include : Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletchers, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karros in UK. We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italys finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering this role is accountable for the successful implementation of the engineering standards, process, metrics and strategies that support the high growth and evolution of the organization. Fundamental to the successful implementation of these initiatives is the building of collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. The incumbent will also provide leadership to the engineering team in Western Canada.

Key Accountabilities :

• Develop and implement a process whereby engineering projects are evaluated and prioritized in a manner that supports the organizations objectives.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and a passion for identifying and pursuing continuous improvement ideas.
• Establish engineering standards and processes to ensure successful implementation of related initiatives.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for managing capital projects from conception to completion.
• Develop processes and procedures to establish and clearly communicate project updates to senior management and leadership team.
• Identify resources deemed necessary to support in house engineering capabilities

Requirements :

• P.Eng / regional accreditation
• PMP preferred
• Min of 15yrs hands on experience managing capital projects
• Min of 10 years in a management role.
• Experience in food processing, particularly with regard to animal products or Manufacturing
• Highly analytical, problem-solving skills, root cause analysis
• Familiarity with different types of regulatory environments (ex : environment, sanitation, etc.)
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation and time management skills.
• Managed a team and the performance of others to achieve desired results.