Engineering Manager

Coaldale Chamber of Commerce; Coaldale; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

McCain Foods (Canada) is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Coaldale complex. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee maintenance, utilities, and all building systems, driving design, development, and management of mechanical processes and pumping systems for plant operations and expansions.

You will lead capital projects, manage budgets, coordinate with engineers, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across facilities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related technical discipline is required; equivalent demonstrated experience in a complex industrial or food manufacturing environment will be considered.
• 5 years leading teams and mentoring supervisors
• 5 years of progressive operations or technical leadership experience with a minimum of 2 years directly related to food processing
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and successfully lead projects/work teams of up to 150 people
• Proven experience managing capital projects, including budget development, contractor management, and vendor negotiations.
• Sound fact-based decision-making and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results and resolving day-to-day operational challenges.
• Adaptable and flexible team player who champions change and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of new installation techniques and standards.
• Conduct employee appraisals and evaluations.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices.
• Develop, plan, and administer departmental budget.
• Ensure adequate staffing and training of new employees.
• Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.
• Fills in for maintenance manager and environmental supervisor in their absence.
• Interface with engineers to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards.
• Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems using corporate standards.
• Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids.
• Manage capital projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Provide technical assistance to processing facilities, to improve quality and efficiency.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Process improvement

Communication

Safety & compliance

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

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In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. McCain Foods (Canada) is currently seeking an Engineering Manager for our Coaldale complex. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and utilities of all buildings, equipment and property owned by McCain Foods that fall under the control of McCain Foods (Coaldale Potato). This leader will oversee the design, development, and management of the mechanical processes, conveyance and pumping systems including service generation and distribution, for plant operations and expansions using state-of-the-art technologies. This position is required to be on-site.

What you’ll be doing.

• Assist in the development of new installation techniques and standards.
• Conduct employee appraisals and evaluations.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices.
• Develop, plan, and administer departmental budget.
• Ensure adequate staffing and training of new employees.
• Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.
• Fills in for maintenance manager and environmental supervisor in their absence.
• Implement McCain Driving Impact (MDI) and Lean Manufacturing practices relative to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).
• Interface with engineers to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards.
• Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems using corporate standards.
• Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids.
• Manage capital projects to meet deadlines and budgets. Identify and effectively utilize project resources.
• Manage release of design input to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers, etc.).
• Manage technical documents provided by suppliers.
• Manage the resolution of technical issues identified by suppliers.
• Perform supplier site visits to ensure compatibility of equipment designs with current plant configurations.
• Play a coordination role for fire and safety processes. This will require liaison between Insurance brokers, carriers, facility staff and Finance department staff.
• Produce site visit reports, contractor job meeting minutes, project material listings, purchase orders, installation schedules and preparation of any other documentation relating to installation of systems.
• Work with finance, production, and safety to develop justifications for capital projects and prepare the Request for Expenditure Authorization (REA) in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Provide technical assistance to processing facilities, to improve quality and efficiency.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Responsible for the following departments:

Maintenance

• Processing Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Packing Maintenance
• Planning Department
• Boiler and Refrigeration
• Stock Room

About the team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Plant Manager, this role will work across all functions at the McCain Coaldale facility by overseeing our maintenance and engineering departments.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related technical discipline is required; equivalent demonstrated experience in a complex industrial or food manufacturing environment will be considered.
• 5 years leading teams and mentoring supervisors
• 5 years of progressive operations or technical leadership experience with a minimum of 2 years directly related to food processing
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and successfully lead projects/work teams of up to 150 people
• Proven experience managing capital projects, including budget development, contractor management, and vendor negotiations.
• Sound, fact-based decision-making and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results and resolving day-to-day operational challenges.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Sound fact-based decision making and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results and resolving day to day operational challenges
• Adaptable and flexible team player who champions change and continuous improvement
• Skilled in developing and executing strategic site plans
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and wastewater operations is an asset.
• Experience with power engineering operations or working alongside a licensed power engineering team is an asset.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed.

Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead.

Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people.

We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners.

Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain experience

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

Compensation Package

$102,700.00 – $137,000.00. CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA – Canada : Alberta : Coaldale