Senior Electrical Manager

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
is a proud member of the Mondelēz family.
We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.
Our Consumer Brands:
two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the
Give & Go
team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Senior Manager, ElectricalDepartment:
Maintenance
Reports to:
Director, Maintenance
Position SummaryGive & Go Prepared Foods is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Electrical to provide strategic and technical leadership for electrical infrastructure, power distribution, industrial controls, and automation systems across multiple manufacturing facilities.
This role is responsible for developing and implementing corporate electrical standards, improving equipment reliability, optimizing energy consumption, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering initiatives, support capital project execution, and drive continuous improvement in electrical safety, asset lifecycle management, automation, and digital manufacturing technologies.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Infrastructure & Energy Management (30%)
Develop and implement corporate electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across manufacturing facilities.
Provide technical leadership for medium- and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, protective devices, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and emergency power systems.
Lead energy optimization initiatives, monitor electrical consumption and costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy usage.
Partner with utility providers to optimize infrastructure, demand management, and sustainability initiatives.
Electrical Reliability, Maintenance & Safety (30%)
Lead electrical reliability programs to minimize unplanned downtime, improve equipment availability, and extend asset life.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, conduct power quality assessments, and lead root cause investigations into electrical failures.
Oversee electrical asset lifecycle planning, equipment replacement strategies, and technical support for troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup.
Establish and maintain electrical safety programs, including Arc Flash Studies, Coordination Studies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements, and company safety standards.
Continuous Improvement & Technical Systems (15%)
Establish electrical reliability KPIs, performance benchmarks, and standardized maintenance practices across facilities.
Apply reliability methodologies, including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to improve equipment performance.
Partner with IT and Automation teams to troubleshoot communication networks, field devices, PLCs, and SCADA systems during equipment installations and upgrades.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on electrical reliability, safety, operational efficiency, and energy reduction.
Capital Projects & Engineering Execution (15%)
Lead electrical engineering and support automation components of capital projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover.
Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical solutions.
Develop project budgets, schedules, and resource plans while managing contractors, consultants, and system integrators.
Provide technical leadership for facility expansions, acquisitions, infrastructure upgrades, and new equipment installations.
Technical Leadership & Automation Strategy (10%)
Provide technical direction, coaching, and development to Electrical Managers, Controls Engineers, Automation Specialists, and Maintenance teams.
Develop electrical safety training and technical competency programs to strengthen organizational capabilities.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and external partners to improve plant performance.
Support automation modernization, control system architecture, Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
Drive improvements through automation optimization, manufacturing data collection, and analytics.
Health, Safety & Food Safety
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, applicable legislation, and electrical safety requirements.
Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and support incident investigations and prevention initiatives.
Ensure employees receive appropriate safety training, instructions, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Support workplace health and safety committees and regular safety communications.
Ensure adherence to food safety, food quality, HACCP, GMP, and SQF standards, including appropriate backup coverage for critical food safety responsibilities.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multi-site electrical systems and projects.
Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG);
high-volume food processing, high-speed packaging, or bakery manufacturing experience is an asset.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are preferred.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Advanced knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, and electrical coordination studies.
Strong expertise in MCCs, industrial motors, VFDs, soft starters, electrical system design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience in electrical reliability engineering, preventive and predictive maintenance, asset lifecycle planning, and equipment optimization.
Expertise in Arc Flash Analysis, LOTO, electrical safety programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of emergency power systems, generators, UPS systems, and critical electrical infrastructure.
Experience with power quality analysis, load studies, harmonics mitigation, and energy management.
Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial controls, instrumentation, sensors, robotics, and automation technologies.
Proven ability to implement corporate electrical standards, lead capital projects, and manage technical teams across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Working Conditions
Work within active manufacturing environments with exposure to machinery, industrial equipment, noise, forklift traffic, and varying temperatures, including extreme heat.
May require standing, bending, climbing ladders, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Occasional after-hours support may be required for maintenance activities, equipment issues, and emergency response.
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