Job Details
Description
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Location: Rosenort, MB, Canada
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
AGI Rosenort is the industry leader in grain augers designed for efficiency and durability with high capacity. Since 1951, AGI Rosenort has developed and refined the most dependable augers available. With a commitment to adapted designs and innovation, AGI Rosenort has become the leading portable grain auger manufacturer in the world. AGI Rosenort is committed to customer satisfaction and farmer solutions.
The Opportunity
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the manufacturing engineering and quality departments. This role serves as the technical bridge between product design and production, oversees the design of custom machinery, implementation of robotics, and optimization of manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Process Optimization & Lifecycle: Manages the M-BOM, New Product Release (NPR) process, and Engineering Change Requests/Notices (ECR/ECN).
- Automation & Robotics: Leads the design, controls programming, and implementation of robotics and custom machinery to enhance plant production flow.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborates with Product Management and leadership to set priorities and ensure the feasibility of manufacturing new designs.
- Operational Efficiency: Manages time and labour routing, SOP creation, and Pre-Fab production programming to reduce costs and improve throughput.
- Capital Projects (CAPEX): Develops machinery specifications for CAPEX spend; coordinates plant renovations, expansions, and oversees outside contractors/vendors.
- Quality & R&D: Oversees the Quality group and works with product designers and R&D to ensure prototypes meet production standards before full-scale release.
- Safety & Maintenance: Ensures all machinery and operations comply with local regulations; assists with service scheduling and maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements And Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare budgets and records.
- Thorough understanding of Continuous Improvement methodologies and applications
Education And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing engineering and manufacturing field, required.
- At least five years of supervisory experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Why AGI
We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how:
We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world's grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
