Regional Engineering Manager

At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

Agropur is currently seeking a Regional Engineering Manager based at our Don Mills plant.

The Regional Engineering Manager is accountable for the successful execution of capital projects within their assigned category and portfolio of plants.

This role leads a team of engineers and supports plant-level initiatives that align with the business category’s priorities, ensuring safety, quality, cost control, and timely delivery. The Manager partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other stakeholders to drive value and operational readiness.

Context to maximize your impact:

• 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 007: $129,800 à $162,300  (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Where you will drive value:

• Lead the execution of capital projects across assigned facilities, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and in-scope delivery.
• Manage a team of project engineers, providing direction, coaching, and technical support.
• Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.
• Direct implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies.
• Coordinate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to align project scope with operational goals.
• Ensure project documentation, risk management, and reporting are maintained according to governance standards.
• Lead and support engineering design reviews, construction oversight, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and energy savings in collaboration with site teams.
• Escalate risks, delays, and resource gaps proactively to the Director.
• Contribute to site master planning and future capital roadmaps.
• Participate in monthly portfolio reviews and report project status to the Director.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the day-to-day engineering lead for assigned plants within the category.
• Develop talent and technical competencies within the engineering team.

What will enable you to have an impact:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required / PEO licence 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in capital project execution within food & beverage industry
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading cross-functional project teams, including coaching, and developing project engineers
• PMP certification (asset)
• Strong knowledge of project management, construction, and plant engineering practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making in an operations-driven environment 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across site
• Availability to travel to other Agropur facilities (10–15%)

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

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. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

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