Director of Engineering and Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership for engineering strategy and capital governance across the supply chain
• Own the capital appropriations budget, including prioritization, sequencing, and governance of all capital investments
• Lead the integrated capital program, balancing tactical and strategic investments to build Capacity and throughput, Operational efficiency, Safety and quality performance, Asset reliability and sustainability
• Ensure capital investments are clearly linked to operational needs and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Lead the strategic capital development portfolio, maintaining a rolling pipeline of tactical and strategic projects
• Own front‑end project development, including feasibility, scope definition, cost estimating, and business case development
• Lead capital execution through disciplined project management practices, ensuring delivery on time, on scope, and on budget
• Drive excellence in commissioning, validation, and start‑up (CVS), ensuring safe start‑up, rapid stabilization, and a seamless handover to Operations
• Apply hybrid and agile delivery approaches where appropriate, especially for complex or novel initiatives
• Develop and lead a technical innovation pipeline focused on engineering, process, and equipment innovation
• Identify, evaluate, pilot, and scale technologies that improve processing efficiency, automation, yield, quality, and asset utilization
• Partner with equipment suppliers, technology firms, research organizations, and industry groups to assess emerging solutions
• Ensure innovation initiatives are operationally grounded, value‑focused, and scalable
• Own strategic relationships with engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers
• Lead vendor selection and commercial negotiations, including cost, scope, and delivery terms
• Ensure external partners meet expectations for performance, safety, quality, and compliance
• Leverage external partnerships to accelerate execution and innovation where appropriate
• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering and CI organization
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and development pathways for Project Engineers and CI leaders
• Build technical depth, leadership capability, and succession plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, learning, and execution discipline

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, industrial or chemical engineering
• P.Eng preferred
• Additional education and/or certification in project management and reliability or asset management, Six Sigma methodology, and lean manufacturing
• Significant experience (10+ years) in engineering leadership and continuous improvement with a strong financial and business acumen
• Experience in Food Manufacturing and/or Protein processing is considered an asset

Experience in Food Manufacturing and/or Protein processing is considered an asset

• Values based culture
• Hybrid work model for eligible roles
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career