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SunOpta

VP Engineering

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$240K - $260K/yr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related discipline preferred. * 15+ years of ...

SunOpta Inc.

VP Engineering

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$130 - $180/hr

With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability ... Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related discipline preferred. * 3-5 years of ...

sunopta

VP Engineering

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$183K - $236K/yr

Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related discipline preferred. * 15+ years of ... Onsite at SunOpta Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN. Work Environment: * Approximately 95% of work is ...

sunopta

VP Engineering

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$183K - $236K/yr

Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related discipline preferred. * 15+ years of ... Onsite at SunOpta Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN. Work Environment: * Approximately 95% of work is ...

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Do workers at SunOpta get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Does SunOpta pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers at SunOpta worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do SunOpta workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at SunOpta?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do SunOpta managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do jobs at SunOpta spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at SunOpta?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Is it stressful to work at SunOpta?

Most people feel stressed here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta enjoy their jobs?

Most people don’t enjoy their job.
80% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at SunOpta?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people get support to advance at SunOpta?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people think SunOpta’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how SunOpta is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

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VP Engineering

SunOpta

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site

$240K - $260K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

SunOpta rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 442 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About SunOpta
SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for leading the company's engineering, maintenance, reliability, capital projects, process engineering, and project management functions across the food and beverage manufacturing network. Reporting as a senior leader, this role oversees the Director of Maintenance, Director of Process Engineering, Senior Director of Project Management, and Director of Engineering. The Vice President will establish the engineering strategy, build scalable systems and standards, strengthen asset reliability, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations that support business growth and operational excellence.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Develop and execute the enterprise engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead capital planning and oversee the execution of the capital project portfolio from concept through startup.
  • Establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices that improve consistency, execution, and project delivery.
  • Drive process engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and cost performance.
  • Own the enterprise maintenance and reliability strategy, including preventive and predictive maintenance, asset management, maintenance planning, and spare parts strategy.
  • Standardize maintenance practices and performance metrics to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime across all facilities.
  • Champion and mature the Project Management Office (PMO), including portfolio management, project governance, stage-gate processes, and reporting.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Food Safety, R&D, and Procurement to deliver engineering solutions that support business priorities.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, environmental, and workplace safety regulations.
  • Develop KPIs to measure engineering, maintenance, capital project, and reliability performance.
  • Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Lead and develop direct reports while fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on capital investments, infrastructure, engineering strategy, and operational risk.
  • Manage relationships with engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Director Maintenance, Director Process Engineering, Senior Director Project Management office, Director Engineering directly and functional indirectly

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Competencies:
  • Proven success leading capital projects, engineering organizations, maintenance and reliability programs, and multi-site manufacturing operations.
  • Strong expertise in process engineering, manufacturing optimization, asset management, utilities, and project management.
  • Experience establishing engineering standards, PMO governance, and maintenance best practices.
  • Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
  • Deep knowledge of food safety, quality, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, develop senior leaders, and build high-performing teams.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem solving.

Additional Considerations:
Travel Requirements:
  • Up to 25%, including visits to SunOpta manufacturing facilities.

Location:
  • Onsite at SunOpta Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN.

Work Environment:
  • Approximately 95% of work is done in an office environment; 5% of work may be performed in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, including frequent screen use and visual focus.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents or office equipment.
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, stretching, and reaching.
  • Ability to lift and carry items up to 15-25 pounds.
  • Sufficient verbal and auditory ability for communication in meetings, calls, and office settings.

Featured Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Family leave
  • Paid maternity leave
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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