Manager Utilities

About The Role

The Global Manager of Utilities provides enterprise leadership for the strategy, standards, governance, and continuous improvement of utility systems across McCain’s global operations. This role serves as a senior technical authority for Process Safety Management (PSM), refrigeration, boilers, steam, compressed air, HVAC, and related utility systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead enterprise utility strategy, standards, and governance across global operations for refrigeration, boilers, steam, compressed air, HVAC, and related systems
• Serve as the senior technical leader for Process Safety Management (PSM) and refrigeration risk management, enhancing compliance and reducing enterprise risk
• Act as the global subject matter expert for Key Elements of Refrigeration (KER), driving deployment, governance, and continuous improvement
• Establish and maintain global engineering standards, technical governance practices, and design review frameworks for utility systems and capital projects
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and technical problem-solving efforts, embedding lessons learned into standards and practices
• Direct utility-related capital planning and project execution, including concept development, business case support, scope definition, and delivery oversight
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, safety, engineering, procurement, finance, and project teams to align investments with enterprise priorities
• Drive sustainability and optimization initiatives across energy, water, fuels, electricity, carbon reduction, and lifecycle cost performance
• Define performance metrics, benchmarking, and reporting routines to improve visibility and support continuous improvement
• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing across global teams

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in utility systems and refrigeration disciplines, ideally across multi-site or global operations
• Deep technical expertise in industrial utilities, particularly ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Proven experience developing and governing technical standards, audit frameworks, or structured improvement programs (e.g., KER)
• Demonstrated track record in capital planning, project execution, and long-term infrastructure strategy
• Strong business and technical acumen, with systems thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Experience driving energy, water, carbon, and sustainability initiatives in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are considered an asset
• Willingness and ability to travel globally (30–50%)

About The Team

You will be part of the Global Industrial Design & Engineering Services Team, working closely with regional engineering teams, capital project delivery teams, and operations partners worldwide. This role operates at the center of a highly collaborative, cross-functional network, influencing global standards while partnering with site and regional leaders to drive execution and continuous improvement.

About McCain

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Leadership Principles

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience

At McCain, you’ll be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact. Our flexible work approach supports balance, while our commitment to development helps you unlock your full potential.

Career Opportunities

Compensation Package: $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

Benefits

Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support including medical, family and bereavement

Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role.

Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical

Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.