Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview: 

Responsible for the planning, management and execution of infrastructure capital projects in designated plants by directing, coaching and mentoring a team of project engineers assigned to the projects. The Engineering Manager will work with the Sr Director, Engineering to provide the tools, systems and training for the Project Engineer to optimize their execution effectiveness.    

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of projects, including stakeholder engagement, contractor management, site safety and budget management 
• Delegate assignments, co-ordinate and monitor the work in progress of the engineering team. 
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality and safety standards 
• Capital Forecasting and timely entry and close out of projects. 
• Provide coaching and guidance to Engineering infrastructure team members to meet goals and help them reach their full potential.  
• Develop and monitor the process to ensure all equipment and work performed by or on behalf of Give & Go complies with all governing laws, practices, codes, and regulations 
• Provide support to Operations & facilities team by the effective transition of fully functioning operating systems and equipment for all projects. Troubleshoot and implement potential solutions as required.  
• Respond to internal and external information requests. Assist with establishing standards, policies and procedures that will improve the Engineering Department’s overall performance. 
• Ensures that all projects drawings and standard specifications are updated when changes are made as a result of renovations, new additions or maintenance over time (i.e. building layouts, mechanical / electrical changes)
• Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report ‘people leaders’) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.  
• Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required 
• Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process  
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training 
• Engagement: Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans  
• Company Values (RDQAS): Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same 
• Develop and monitor the process to ensure all equipment and work performed by or on behalf of the company complies with all governing laws, practices, codes, and regulations 
• Provide support to operations by the effective transition of fully functioning operating systems and equipment for all projects. Troubleshoot and implement potential solutions as required. 

Recipe for Success: 

• Completion of university degree in Engineering or a related field 
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Engineering, preferably in the Food Manufacturing industry 
• + 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with direct Project Management experience surrounding Infrastructure Engineering initiatives 
• Previous experience in leading a construction project above $10 million 
• Completion of P.Eng 
• Management of Construction Management companies in major complex infrastructure projects 
• Ability to handle higher levels of autonomy and complexity. 
• Excellent Leadership and critical thinking skills – capable of leading cross functional teams to achieve project goals. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – ability to influence all levels of the organization to achieve project goals. 
• Strong analytical skills including troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills to effectively lead teams to quickly identify issues, causes and sustainable corrective actions 
• Ability to hold others accountable and to manage confrontation. 
• Strong ability to mentor and motivate staff. 
• Diverse set of experience and capabilities to help Sr. Project Engineers and Engineering Managers to improve and grow. 
• Must be able to handle fast paced environment with competing priorities and demands. 
• Must have strong computer (MS Office) and project management skills

• What We Can Offer: 

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future. 
• As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something. 
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged. 

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