Engineering Manager

Agropur; Granby; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy cooperative in Granby is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee plant projects, manage financial resources, and optimize automation for operational efficiency. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, have 5 to 7 years of project management experience within the food industry, and be fluent in both French and English. The role offers a collaborative environment and aims for continuous innovation to meet plant objectives while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in project management within the food industry.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise all plant engineering projects under $150K.
• Control and allocate financial and technical resources according to needs.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering departments at other sites.

Skills

Project management

Lean principles

Communication skills in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Regular

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Agropur is looking for an Engineering Manager to join its team in Granby.

As a key member of the engineering department, the Engineering Manager at the Granby plant plans, organizes, directs, and develops all activities related to plant projects. They act as the expert for process systems, manage the site’s CAPEX portfolio (including the execution of projects under $150K), and develop plant standards in collaboration with internal teams. Responsible for financial and technical resources, they optimize automation to maximize operational efficiency while respecting budgets, health and safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
• Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
• Salary range 006: $ 98 400$ to $123 000 (Base salary will be determined based on academic background, experience, training, and job-related skills).

What’s involved in this role:

The Engineering Manager will have the following main responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise all plant engineering projects under $150K.
• Control and allocate financial and technical resources according to needs and budget constraints.
• Propose, justify, and deliver CAPEX projects, including improvement and economic projects.Ensure responsibility for project budgets and compliance with cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Act as the site expert for process systems and work on reducing losses.
• Initiate, develop, and improve plant automation in collaboration with the performance team.
• Develop and deploy process training modules for plant personnel.
• Develop relevant KPIs for processes and ensure their monitoring.
• Support the planning team in establishing efficient and cost-effective maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with engineering departments at other sites to harmonize best practices.
• Continuously plan and innovate to meet short- and long-term plant objectives.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or other relevant field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in project management within the food industry.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).Proficiency in Lean principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English (English required to work with colleagues from other Canadian provinces).

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.