Posted 22 days ago
Chief Engineer - 1st Class Operating Engineer
@ Ferrero
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Ferrero is hiring a Chief Engineer for its Brantford facility to lead the Utilities function and its operating engineers. The role oversees boilers, chillers, refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC and pressure equipment, with TSSA compliance and reliability improvement. Base salary is $110,000 to $160,000, plus a bonus structure and full benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop Operating Engineers and Utilities personnel
- Oversee boilers, chillers, refrigeration, compressed air and HVAC systems
- Manage preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs
- Ensure TSSA and regulatory compliance for pressure equipment
- Drive Lean and reliability improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- 1st Class Stationary Engineer Certificate issued by TSSA (required)
- Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or utilities
- Strong knowledge of utility infrastructure and pressure systems
- Proven team coaching and performance management experience
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | 1st Class Stationary Engineer Certificate (TSSA) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Ferrero
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Full company description
Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate. Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery products come from Ferrero, including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Surprise®. Sold in more than 170 countries, our products are part of the collective memory and traditions of consumers all around the world; loved by generations. In 2015, we entered a new era of acquisitions. Since then, we have acquired several brands and businesses, including Fannie May, the confectionary division of Nestlé, and Eat Natural, expanding our footprint and product offering also into the healthy snack segment. The secret to our global success is our 38,767 employees across the world, all dedicated to delivering the care and quality to craft the business, the careers and the brands we are proud of. From the moment you join us, we make sure you can nurture your curiosity and natural abilities. We provide the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally in a diverse work environment that is multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. In 2021, Ferrero was the confectionary company with the best reputation in the world, according to RepTrak. This achievement reflects our determination to bring consumers only the very best; an approach which is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to quality and excellence, our heritage and our family values, as well as our respect for the environment and the communities in which we work, are all seen in our desire to sustain and celebrate life’s special moments. Be part of it! Visit www.ferrerocareers.com to explore the opportunities Ferrero can offer when you craft your career with us.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,774,331
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 32,865
- Reported office locations
- 16, Route de Trèves, Senningerberg, Luxembourg 2633, LU
- Business categories
- Farming
- Agriculture
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Ferrero
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate. Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Senningerberg, Luxembourg |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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About the Role:
We have a current opening for a Chief Engineer and are actively reviewing applications.
Ferrero is anything but ordinary. As a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook, Ferrero is home to iconic brands including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Surprise®, and Kinder Bueno®. With products enjoyed in more than 160 countries worldwide, we continue to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and the dedication of our people.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join our Brantford facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven technical and people leader to oversee critical utility operations while driving reliability, safety, continuous improvement, and team development in a world-class manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Chief Engineer provides strategic and technical leadership for the Utilities function, ensuring critical plant infrastructure operates safely, reliably, and efficiently in support of production, quality, and business objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operating Engineers and Utilities personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement, workforce planning, technical development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to support plant priorities and business goals.
Utilities Operations & Reliability
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all utility systems, including boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC, potable water systems, and pressure equipment.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and utility availability.
• Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions to optimize reliability and efficiency.
• Support emergency response activities and provide technical leadership during operational incidents.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles throughout the Utilities Department.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost optimization.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators related to reliability, maintenance compliance, utility consumption, and operational performance.
• Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and reduce waste.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
• Ensure compliance with TSSA regulations and all applicable legislation governing boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, refrigeration systems, and utility infrastructure.
• Oversee inspection, certification, testing, and maintenance programs for regulated equipment.
• Partner with Health & Safety to lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Represent Ferrero with regulatory agencies, contractors, and external stakeholders on matters relating to utility systems and facility infrastructure.
About You:
• 1st Class Stationary Engineer Certificate issued by TSSA. (Required)
• Progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing, utilities, power generation, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC, pressure vessels, and related utility infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading teams through coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, cost controls, and capital projects is considered an asset.
Why Work With Ferrero?
• Competitive bonus structure
• Fully paid benefits
• Company-matched pension plan
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relocation assistance
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
What We Offer:
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.
The base compensation range for this position is $110,000- $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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