VP Engineering
$240,000–$260,000 year
On-siteEden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute the enterprise engineering strategy aligned with business objectives, overseeing capital planning from concept through startup. Establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices to improve consistency and project delivery while driving process initiatives that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and reliability. Own the maintenance and reliability strategy, including preventive and predictive maintenance, asset management, and spare parts planning to reduce downtime across all facilities. Champion the Project Management Office, standardize performance metrics, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver engineering solutions. Build a high-performing engineering organization through coaching, succession planning, and talent development while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on capital investments and operational risk.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3-5 years of related employee benefits administration experience or a combination of education and experience
- 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Up to 25% travel, including visits to SunOpta manufacturing facilities
- Onsite at SunOpta Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN
- Approximately 95% of work is done in an office environment; 5% of work may be performed in a manufacturing environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, including frequent screen use and visual focus
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents or office equipment
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, stretching, and reaching
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 15-25 pounds
- Sufficient verbal and auditory ability for communication in meetings, calls, and office settings
Desired Qualifications
- Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related discipline
- MBA or advanced degree
- Proven success leading capital projects, engineering organizations, maintenance and reliability programs, and multi-site manufacturing operations
- Strong expertise in process engineering, manufacturing optimization, asset management, utilities, and project management
- Experience establishing engineering standards, PMO governance, and maintenance best practices
- Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis
- Deep knowledge of food safety, quality, environmental, and workplace safety requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, develop senior leaders, and build high-performing teams
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem solving
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