Engineering Manager

CPG Connect; Dresden; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaged goods company in Ontario is seeking a Manager for engineering projects. The role focuses on developing plant strategies, enhancing safety, and leading cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and five years in food manufacturing. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off and flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Five years experience in Food Manufacturing; three years Training experience preferred.
• Ability to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant in establishing safety of all associates.
• Lead the cross-functional development and implementation of the capital plan.
• Collaborate with the Plant in setting roles and responsibilities.
• Participate and lead projects to improve safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Computer applications skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Posting Category: Experienced Professionals (1+ years)
Career Level: Manager
Industry: Packaged Goods
Job Category: Engineering
Years Experience: 4-6 Years
Job Type: Full-time
Posting Date: November 25, 2025

Job Summary

Develops and implements overall plant technical strategiesand tactics focused on engineering projects, maintenance and stores improvementprograms. Develops vertical start-up processes to ensure implementationof low loss production systems. Provides solutions to technical problemsand recommendations for improvements in production activities, and manages theplant technical organization. Develops and leads plant specificengineering and maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals.Assists managing plant technical expense budgets and works with CorporateEngineering to deliver the capital budget. Supports and/or leads plantEarly Management (EM) Pillar.

Position Responsibilities

• AssistPlant in establishing safety of all of our associates as the plant’s firstobjective.
• Leadthe cross-functional development and implementation of the capital planincluding the engagement of related Plant and Corporate functionssuch as, but not limited to Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental,Operations, Maintenance, Finance and Operations
• Collaboratewith the Plant in setting clearly delineated roles, responsibilities andaccountabilities consistent with the principles of CPS.
• Supportthe Plant in driving business literacy through education of key businessissues and concepts.
• Workwith Platform Engineering Director to resource projects including, but notlimited to Engineering Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert and Start-upManager roles.
• Supportthe Plant in conducting internal systems audits as required.
• Supportthe Plant in providing direction and lead the EM Pillar Team in thedevelopment of long and short term plans and goals for the Plant.
• Supportthe Plant in providing project and technical support to the plant anddivision when required.
• Supportthe Plant in participating on and leading project teams that improvesafety, quality, utilization, labor relations, sanitation, costs andcustomer service.
• Demonstrateability to utilize available application computer programs.
• Demonstrateexecutive maturity through decision making and effective communicationwith various departments and managers to ensure plant resources areefficiently utilized in maximizing true efficiency.
• Leadthe Plant in preparing and conducting necessary team meetings for propercommunications and development of teams. Must also have the ability towork with Maintenance, Quality, Production and Warehouse teams to create acooperative environment.
• Responsiblefor giving work direction and coordinating mechanical and clericalactivities in the maintenance department.

Position Qualifications

• EngineeringDegree required.
• Fiveyears experience in Food Manufacturing; three years Training experiencepreferred.
• Leadershipskills to work as a peer and advisor to other departments;
• Abilityto rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays when required;
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills; Computer applications skills;
• KeyLeadership Competencies: Integrity/Trust, Ethics/Values, Action Oriented,Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Managing Diversity,Functional/Technical Skills, Managerial Courage, Priority Setting, Drivefor Results, Sizing up People, Building Effective Teams, Managing Visionand Purpose.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to standand walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop,kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionallylift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will beexposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Pay Range:$79,000-$116,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offeringfor this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but notlimited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancinginternal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply withapplicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support youwith the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health:Comprehensive healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellnessspending account
• Wealth:Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program andaccess to discounts
• Growth:Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demandlearning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance:Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family AssistanceProgram and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making greatfood. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture infood. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you areempowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're inthe business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brandslike POGO®, VH Sauces® and Orville Redenbacher®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, italso reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impactour team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. FoodiesWelcome.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer andconsiders qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity andexpression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Conagrais committed to working with and providing accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or anaccommodation while seeking employment, please [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.