Senior Regional Engineering Manager

Senior Regional Engineering Manager — Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Transparent Search Group has been retained to identify a Senior Regional Engineering Manager for a food manufacturing company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for engineering operations across multiple production facilities. Our client is open to relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to multi-plant engineering teams across the region
• Oversee capital project planning, budgeting, and execution at multiple facilities
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Partner with plant operations leadership to align engineering resources with production goals
• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all sites
• Develop and mentor site-level engineering managers and technical staff
• Evaluate and implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Manage relationships with contractors, equipment vendors, and external engineering resources

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing is required
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams across multiple plant locations
• Strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, or process engineering disciplines
• Proven track record managing capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Familiarity with food safety regulations including FSMA, HACCP, and GMP standards
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to take on meaningful regional responsibility within a stable, established food manufacturing operation. The position carries direct influence over facility performance, capital investment decisions, and team development across a multi-site portfolio. Our client offers a competitive compensation package and is prepared to support relocation for qualified candidates who are not already local to the Sioux Falls area. Candidates seeking a senior engineering leadership role with operational breadth and long-term growth potential are encouraged to apply.