Manager Utilities

Position Title: Manager Utilities

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time


Grade: Grade 06


Requisition ID: 42187


In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

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. The position combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to strengthen safety, reliability, operational excellence, and sustainability performance across the global network.

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
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation
• 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.

• Understanding customer needs
• Driving innovation
• Empowering people
• Taking ownership to 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.

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


The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.


Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and 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 country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.


Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.


McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.


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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.