Posted 4 months ago
Engineering Manager (Food Manufacturing)
@ Remote People
Canada
Overview
Remote People is hiring an Engineering Manager for a full-time permanent role in Kingston, ON, at a food manufacturer operating Canada's only infant formula production facility. The role leads engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital projects and continuous improvement, reporting to the Operations Manager. The posting states a salary of $115,000 to $130,000 plus benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering, maintenance and utilities across a 24/7 plant
- Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Manage engineering budgets and CAPEX projects
- Ensure engineering complies with GMP, HACCP and CFIA standards
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree, mechanical or electrical preferred
- 5+ years of engineering leadership in manufacturing
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or maintenance teams
- Knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
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Remote People
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Recruit, employ & incorporate in 150+ countries. EOR from $199/mo. Ranked #1 on G2.
Full company description
The full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate. Headquartered in New York, we operate across 150+ countries with owned infrastructure and dedicated human support, now powered by Command Center: the action-taking AI that completes your global HR work in plain language, not just advises on it. Command Center: Our proprietary, action-taking AI. Adjust pay, onboard, amend contracts, run terminations and more in plain language, with local compliance applied inside the flow, experts reviewing every high-impact change, and a full audit trail on everything. EOR: Employ full-time talent compliantly through infrastructure we control. Localized contracts, benefits, equity support, and accurate payroll across 150+ currencies, handled directly. Contractor of Record: Engage contractors worldwide with compliant agreements, proper classification, and on-time payments. Contractor Management: Centralize your existing contractor workforce with compliant onboarding, invoicing, and payments in one platform. Recruit: Source and vet candidates globally through our in-house talent team, ensuring technical and cultural fit before you interview. US PEO: Manage domestic teams with enterprise-grade benefits and HR infrastructure, without the administrative complexity. Global Mobility: Handle visas, work permits, and relocation in-house for seamless international moves. Incorporate: Transition to your own entities when headcount justifies it. We provide the legal and financial roadmap: bank accounts, registrations, and team transfers. Trusted by 3,000+ companies. Every client works with a dedicated account manager. EOR from $199/month. Ranked #1 on G2 for Ease of Use, Best Support, and Best Meets Requirements. One partner. One invoice. 150+ countries.
- LinkedIn followers
- 103,371
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 439
- Reported office locations
- 85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004, US
- Business categories
- Human Resources
- Employee Benefits
- Employment
- Payments
- Recruiting
- Professional Services
- Bookkeeping and Payroll
- Outsourcing
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Remote People
- RemotePeople
- Specialties
- Employer of Record
- EOR
- Global Payroll
- Global Hiring
- Remote Hiring
- Global Mobility
- International Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Contractor Management
- PEO
- HR Outsourcing
- Incorporation
- International Expansion
- Visa and Immigration
- HR Technology
- Workforce Management
- Contractor of Record
- Payroll Services
- and Global Compliance
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate. Headquartered in New York, we operate across 150+ countries with owned infrastructure and dedicated human support, now powered by Command Center: the action-taking AI that completes your global HR work in plain language, not just advises on it. Command Center: Our proprietary, action-taking AI. Adjust pay, onboard, amend…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human Resources Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2018 |
| Specialties | Employer of RecordEORGlobal PayrollGlobal HiringRemote HiringGlobal MobilityInternational RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionRecruitingContractor Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 48 |
| View page |
Kingston, ON
Full-Time | Permanent
$115,000 - $130,000 + Benefits
Lead Engineering at Canada's Only Infant Formula Manufacturing Facility
We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer operating Canada's only infant formula production facility.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in highly regulated manufacturing environments and enjoys leading multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across a modern manufacturing facility producing products that Canadian families depend on every day.
If you're passionate about operational excellence, food safety, reliability, and building high-performing teams, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Why Join?
Competitive salary of $115,000 - $130,000
Senior leadership position with broad operational influence
Lead engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects
Opportunity to build and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team
Stable, growing manufacturing organization
Comprehensive benefits package
Mission-driven work supporting Canada's infant nutrition supply
Long-term career growth opportunities
What You'll Be Doing
Engineering Leadership
Lead engineering, maintenance, and utilities across a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Develop, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary engineering team
Manage departmental budgets, resources, and engineering priorities
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety to achieve plant objectives
Plant Engineering & Reliability
Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
Support production through technical troubleshooting and equipment optimization
Manage mechanical, electrical, utility, and facility systems
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and operational best practices
Improve equipment performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness
Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead CAPEX planning and execution
Support plant modernization and automation initiatives
Drive TPM and continuous improvement programs
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and operating costs
Support energy management and sustainability initiatives
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and food safety standards
Support regulatory inspections and compliance activities
Champion a safety-first culture across engineering operations
Ensure all engineering decisions prioritize product quality, employee safety, and environmental responsibility
What We're Looking For
Required
Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
5+ years of engineering leadership experience within manufacturing
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or maintenance teams
Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities, and manufacturing systems
Experience managing engineering budgets and capital projects
Strong understanding of continuous improvement and TPM
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong Assets
Food manufacturing experience
Dairy or beverage processing experience
GMP and HACCP knowledge
Wastewater treatment (WWTP) experience
Automation and industrial controls experience
SAP or CMMS experience
P.Eng. designation
TSSA knowledge
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:
Food Manufacturing
Dairy Processing
Beverage Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Chemical Processing
Life Sciences
Highly Regulated Manufacturing
Who Will Thrive Here?
Engineering leaders who enjoy balancing people leadership with technical problem-solving
Professionals passionate about reliability, safety, and continuous improvement
Leaders who excel in fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environments
Managers seeking a visible leadership role with meaningful impact on operations and product quality
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead engineering operations within one of Canada's most unique and important manufacturing facilities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today to learn more.
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