Engineering Manager, Capital Projects & Sustainability

Unilever; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

Unilever Canada is seeking an Engineering Manager at the Rexdale Factory to lead the site’s engineering strategy, capital delivery, and technical capability development. This role reports to the Head of Factory and drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement across utilities and asset reliability.

You will champion Unilever's Manufacturing System (UMS), lead sustainability efforts, and build a high-performance engineering culture in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects end-to-end (scope/cost/schedule/safety/quality).
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading engineering teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment, innovation, and infrastructure upgrades at the Rexdale Factory.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and compliant with safety/quality standards.
• Drive project governance, financial tracking, and post-launch benefits realization.
• Oversee planning, forecasting, and SAP/engineering tool usage for capital projects.
• Report and govern via Project Board and leadership forums.
• Embed engineering standards aligned with Unilever Global Engineering.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Unilever Canada is seeking an Engineering Manager at the Rexdale Factory to lead the site’s engineering strategy, capital delivery, and technical capability development. This role reports to the Head of Factory and drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement across utilities and asset reliability.

You will champion Unilever's Manufacturing System (UMS), lead sustainability efforts, and build a high-performance engineering culture in a fast-paced FMCG environment.