Engineering Manager - CAPEX Projects

Location: On‑site at our New Century, Kansas Plant

Why this role matters

In your first year, you will deliver capital expenditure projects worth between €5 million and €20 million, ensuring they are completed on time, in full, and within budget. This role is critical to driving transformation and continuous improvement at our New Century manufacturing plant. By leading engineering projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency, decarbonization, and business continuity, you directly impact the quality and reliability of the food we help bring to tables. Your work enables stronger operations and supports our commitment to better food through innovation and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution of engineering and transformation projects at the New Century and Brantford plants, ensuring alignment with Flora Food Group standards.
• Develop project scopes, costing, and capital appropriation requests to support value creation and business continuity initiatives.
• Manage project planning, execution, and change management processes to deliver improvements in manufacturing and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate closely with factory directors, maintenance teams, procurement, and global engineering experts to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Oversee cost management, schedule control, and procurement activities to achieve on‑time, in‑full, and on‑budget delivery for all assigned projects.

Performance

• Own the delivery of capital projects that directly improve plant efficiency and operational excellence.
• Ensure 100 % of projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets, supporting continuous improvement and value creation.
• Provide leadership that enables the plant to meet production goals while advancing decarbonization and innovation efforts.

Care

• Report to the Global Engineering Director and work within the Global Engineering Team, partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Procurement.
• Foster collaboration across multiple functions and regions, ensuring projects are executed responsibly and sustainably.
• Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term impact, supporting a culture of accountability and care for people and communities.

Passion

• Genuine passion for food manufacturing and engineering innovation.
• Curiosity about process technologies, food safety, and sustainability that drives you to raise the bar in every project.
• Understanding of how engineering improvements translate into better food quality, nutrition, and reliability for consumers worldwide.

About You

• Strong engineering background, ideally in chemical, mechanical, or electrical disciplines, with experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Excellent project management skills and deep understanding of food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to work confidently both independently and collaboratively, influencing diverse teams across cultures.
• Thrives managing multiple complex projects, adapting to changing priorities, and delivering results under pressure.
• Genuine interest in food culture and curiosity about how consumer behaviour and future food trends shape innovation.
• Understanding that strong brands are built by anticipating what’s next in taste, nutrition, and functionality, and by translating insight into meaningful consumer experiences.

Where this could lead to

This role typically leads to senior leadership positions within global engineering or operations management. Over time, you could shape broader capital investment strategies and influence manufacturing excellence across multiple sites, expanding your impact on Flora Food Group’s growth and innovation.