Senior Manager, Global Engineering and Risk Management

Role Overview

• Establish and drive global engineering standards across AGI’s divisions, including grain handling, storage, processing, and related infrastructure systems.
• Partner with regional engineering and operations leaders to optimize plant performance, equipment reliability, and lifecycle management.
• Lead initiatives focused on continuous improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across manufacturing sites.
• Support new product introduction, capital projects, and engineering integration across global facilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive global risk management framework aligned with AGI’s operational and strategic priorities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering design, and field performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for major incidents, equipment failures, and safety events.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory, environmental, and safety standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, and regional equivalents).
• Strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery planning for critical operations.
• Partner with corporate development teams to support due diligence for acquisitions, focusing on engineering, operational risk, and infrastructure.
• Lead integration of acquired businesses into AGI’s engineering and risk management frameworks.
• Identify synergies and opportunities to improve performance and reduce risk across newly integrated operations.
• Work closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to embed risk-aware decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on engineering risks, capital investments, and operational vulnerabilities.
• Drive alignment between corporate standards and regional execution.
• Lead and develop a global team of engineering and risk professionals.
• Build bench strength across regions by implementing training, tools, and standardized processes.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all facilities.
• Implement tools and dashboards to monitor engineering performance, asset health, and risk exposure globally.
• Utilize data analytics and predictive maintenance strategies to proactively manage equipment and operational risks.
• Report key metrics and insights to executive leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or related Engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, capital equipment, or agri-business engineering environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site or global teams.
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing systems, material handling equipment, and industrial processes.
• Ability to travel internationally (20–30%).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in agriculture infrastructure, grain handling systems, or bulk material processing. Certifications such as Six Sigma, PMP, or risk management credentials. Familiarity with ISO standards, lean manufacturing, and reliability engineering practices. Experience supporting integration of acquired manufacturing businesses.

Tech Stack

• PMP

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.