Regional Engineering Manager

Overview:

Our client, a leading organization in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to lead and support Project Engineers across multiple plant locations. This individual will provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to drive excellence in capital project execution, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic and technically skilled engineering leader with poultry industry experience and a passion for developing teams and driving plant-level innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, coach, and develop a regional team of Plant Project Engineers, ensuring successful execution of capital projects across facilities.

• Provide hands-on support and leadership in engineering design, project management, and technical troubleshooting.

• Ensure that all projects are executed on-time, within budget, and in accordance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

• Serve as a key partner in the development of annual capital budgets, providing regular updates on project status and performance.

• Lead training and development initiatives to advance engineering capability and performance within the plant network.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Compliance) to ensure engineering solutions support business priorities.

• Enforce safety compliance across all projects and provide expertise in regulatory standards and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Industrial).

• 7-10 years of progressive engineering experience in a poultry or food manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience with engineering teams.

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and capital project planning tools.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing plant-based capital projects, from design to execution.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel across multiple plant locations (up to 20%).

Preferred Attributes:

• Knowledge of GMP, USDA/FDA regulations, and plant utilities.

• Lean or Six Sigma certification a plus.

• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield capital projects.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive base salary

• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Relocation package (for qualified candidates)

• Career advancement opportunities within a fast-growing industry leader

Note: Due to confidentiality, the name of the hiring company will be disclosed during the interview process.