Senior Regional Engineering Manager

<h2>Senior Regional Engineering Manager — Sioux Falls, South Dakota</h2> <p>Transparent Search Group has been retained to identify a Senior Regional Engineering Manager for a food manufacturing company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for engineering operations across multiple production facilities. Our client is open to relocation assistance for the right candidate.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Provide strategic and operational leadership to multi-plant engineering teams across the region</li> <li>Oversee capital project planning, budgeting, and execution at multiple facilities</li> <li>Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability</li> <li>Partner with plant operations leadership to align engineering resources with production goals</li> <li>Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all sites</li> <li>Develop and mentor site-level engineering managers and technical staff</li> <li>Evaluate and implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost</li> <li>Manage relationships with contractors, equipment vendors, and external engineering resources</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Background in food manufacturing is required</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams across multiple plant locations</li> <li>Strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, or process engineering disciplines</li> <li>Proven track record managing capital projects from concept through commissioning</li> <li>Familiarity with food safety regulations including FSMA, HACCP, and GMP standards</li> <li>Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred</li> </ul> <h2>Why This Opportunity</h2> <p>This role offers the chance to take on meaningful regional responsibility within a stable, established food manufacturing operation. The position carries direct influence over facility performance, capital investment decisions, and team development across a multi-site portfolio. Our client offers a competitive compensation package and is prepared to support relocation for qualified candidates who are not already local to the Sioux Falls area. Candidates seeking a senior engineering leadership role with operational breadth and long-term growth potential are encouraged to apply.</p>