Engineering Manager

Canada Royal Milk; Kingston; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Canada Royal Milk is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the plant's engineering, maintenance, and utility operations in Kingston, Ontario. You will collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, HR and HSE to meet production and safety goals while developing a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through TPM and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing.
• Experience in food manufacturing is an asset.
• P.Eng. certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all engineering activities and organize resources.
• Plan and manage departmental budget.
• Oversee electrical, mechanical, powerhouse, and wastewater systems.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality Assurance daily to resolve issues.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, FDA, CFIA compliance throughout the plant.
• Provide leadership, feedback, and development for staff.
• Mentor and allocate tasks to qualified engineering resources.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

P.Eng. certification (asset)

Job description

Canada Royal Milk is Canada’s sole manufacturer of infant formula, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kingston, Ontario. We produce high-quality infant and toddler nutrition using milk sourced from Canadian dairy farms and advanced manufacturing technology that meets rigorous national and international standards. Our mission is clear: to strengthen Canada’s infant nutrition supply and deliver safe, reliable formula families can trust.

We are proud to build a diverse, multicultural team driven by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Backed by global expertise through our parent company, Feihe International, we combine Canadian manufacturing strength with international scale and experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Engineering Manager directs and controls the plant’s engineering, maintenance, and utility operations. The Manager works cooperatively with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Human Resources and Health, Safety & Environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the company. The Manager ensures the operation of Canada Royal Milk’s mechanical, electrical and utility systems in accordance with all applicable regulations.

The Manager is dedicated to achieving production and quality targets, and creates an environment where employees take pride in their work. An experienced leader, the Manager will be responsible for developing an effective team.

The Manager ensures that there exists, within the engineering team, an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations. All member of the department are encouraged never to implement any change, whether directly instructed to, or under his/her own initiative, without first questioning its impact in relation to product safety/quality, people safety and the environment. No compromises should be tolerated.

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.

What We Look For

Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

Job Requirements

Education: Engineering Degree preferably in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the food manufacturing or industry considered an asset.
• P.Eng. certification is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of food processing plant and technology.
• Maintenance technologies.
• Knowledge of utilities and WWTP.
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R).
• Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers.
• Industrial Services and Energy Management.
• Good understanding of electricity, control, and automation.
• 1-3 years TPM / continuous improvement process development.
• Strong organizational, analytical, presentation skills, and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to interpret and implement regulatory rulings.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of engineering activities within the company and take innovative initiatives in organizing and prioritizing engineering resources.
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget.
• Responsible for matters concerning electrical, mechanical, powerhouse, wastewater treatment and on-site supervisory inspection and evaluation of production equipment and assisting the production lines in solving quality and technical problems.
• Frequent communication with regulatory agencies and the coordination of inspections and reporting as required.
• Liaise daily with Production and Quality Assurance to resolve technical issues and to ensure optimal operation.
• Ensure that all the team members are familiar with and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, FDA, CFIA and other applicable regulations.
• Manage a cross-functional multidisciplinary team.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development.
• Ensure tasks are assigned to appropriately trained, qualified engineering resources and that mentoring is available or provide oversight to ensure this occurs.
• Promote a positive working environment, including continuously improving/maintaining the team culture and establishing high levels of employee involvement.
• Oversee the plant maintenance activities; ensure that preventative maintenance and equipment optimization programs are implemented and reviewed on a frequent basis.
• Maintains & operates plant as per Technical Safety and Standards Authority (TSSA) regulations.
• Ensure OSHA regulations and Quality Assurance protocols are fully complied with.
• Write plant or building operation reports.
• Oversee plant maintenance and cleanliness.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This role requires flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The Maintenance Supervisor may be required to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on production needs.

Working conditions include:

• Primarily administrative duties with regular presence on the plant floor
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
• Physical activity including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and occasional heavy lifting (up to 22.6 kg / 50 lbs)
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hard hats, gloves
• Compliance with strict hygiene and food safety protocols
• Restrictions on loose clothing, jewelry, and electronic devices in production areas

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in, and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].