Senior Manager, Global Engineering and Risk Management

Position Title: Senior Manager, Global Engineering and Risk Management
Department: Engineering
Location: Remote, United States

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.

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Global Engineering & Risk Management at AGI is responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational integrity, and enterprise risk management across AGI’s global footprint. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of AGI’s manufacturing facilities, equipment solutions, and agri-food infrastructure systems.

This leader will partner across regions to standardize engineering practices, strengthen risk mitigation strategies, and support AGI’s growth through innovation, acquisitions, and operational discipline. The role requires deep experience in industrial manufacturing, capital equipment, and global operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working within complex, decentralized global organizations.
• 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.

Why AGI?