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As a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook, Ferrero is home to iconic brands including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Surprise®, and Kinder Bueno®. With products enjoyed in more than 160 countries worldwide, we continue to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and the dedication of our people.\nWe are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join our Brantford facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven technical and people leader to oversee critical utility operations while driving reliability, safety, continuous improvement, and team development in a world-class manufacturing environment.\nReporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Chief Engineer provides strategic and technical leadership for the Utilities function, ensuring critical plant infrastructure operates safely, reliably, and efficiently in support of production, quality, and business objectives.\nMain Responsibilities:\nLeadership & People Development\nLead, coach, and develop a team of Operating Engineers and Utilities personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nDrive employee engagement, workforce planning, technical development, succession planning, and performance management.\nPartner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to support plant priorities and business goals.\nUtilities Operations & Reliability\nEnsure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all utility systems, including boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC, potable water systems, and pressure equipment.\nOversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and utility availability.\nMonitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions to optimize reliability and efficiency.\nSupport emergency response activities and provide technical leadership during operational incidents.\nContinuous Improvement & Operational Excellence\nChampion Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles throughout the Utilities Department.\nLead reliability improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost optimization.\nConduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.\nDevelop and monitor key performance indicators related to reliability, maintenance compliance, utility consumption, and operational performance.\nSupport capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and reduce waste.\nRegulatory Compliance & Safety\nEnsure compliance with TSSA regulations and all applicable legislation governing boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, refrigeration systems, and utility infrastructure.\nOversee inspection, certification, testing, and maintenance programs for regulated equipment.\nPartner with Health & Safety to lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.\nRepresent Ferrero with regulatory agencies, contractors, and external stakeholders on matters relating to utility systems and facility infrastructure.\nAbout You:\n1st Class Stationary Engineer Certificate issued by TSSA. (Required)\nProgressive leadership experience within a manufacturing, utilities, power generation, or industrial environment.\nStrong knowledge of boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC, pressure vessels, and related utility infrastructure.\nProven experience leading teams through coaching, performance management, and employee development.\nExperience driving Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.\nExperience managing budgets, cost controls, and capital projects is considered an asset.\nWhy Work With Ferrero?\nCompetitive bonus structure\nFully paid benefits\nCompany-matched pension plan\nCareer development and advancement opportunities\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nRelocation assistance\nArtificial Intelligence Disclosure\nAs part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.\nWhat We Offer:\nCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.\nThe base compensation range for this position is $110,000- $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.\nIn addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.\nAbout Ferrero:\nFerrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.\nDE&I at Ferrero:\nFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.\nFind out more here.\nFerrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. 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