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Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview of the role :

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Technician is integral to the laboratory team. This position is responsible for performing precise laboratory analysis, reporting, and monitoring of the quality of raw and finished products, raw ingredients, and sanitation system. This is a full-time, holiday relief temporary position.

Schedule: Shift rotation holiday relief, 36 hours per week. Day, afternoon and night - 12 hour shifts.

Wage: 30.20-36.24$/h

*Wage is based on combination of experience and education*

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Vacation upon hire

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada’s quality standards

• Monitors the quality of all raw and finished products through bacterial, chemical and organoleptic evaluation

• Performs bacterial and chemical analysis of raw ingredients

• Monitors temperature and chemical concentration of sanitation systems

• Assesses plant sanitation and general housekeeping

• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment

• Summarizes and reports results

• Performs data entry and other lab-related duties as required

• Performs HACCP-related tasks as assigned and other duties as required

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology. A two year post-secondary diploma in Food Processing, or a University degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or Microbiology preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Laboratory experience

• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills

• Ability to self-manage, multi-task and work well under pressure

• Organized with attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word and Excel)

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work a flexible work-week

• First Aid level 2 training (preferred)

Overview

In the role of Maintenance Planner/Scheduler working in Chilliwack, BC you will be part of the Maintenance and Engineering team in our Fraser Valley brewery. You will be responsible for contributing to World Class Maintenance Program through utilizing Reliability Centered Maintenance practices to effectively manage maintenance planning and scheduling in the Fraser Valley Brewery while optimizing resources, time and material to execute tasks. This position reports to the Technical Services Manager.

The targeted salary range of this position is $76,000 - $90,000 based on experience. Bonus, 401k matching, and other benefits also included.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Maintenance Team Leaders, to develop complete work plans for corrective, preventive, and predictive work that include safety information, job steps, parts required, special tools needs, and estimated man hours by trade. Shop floor planning of mechanical and electrical maintenance work. This would also include contacting vendors for parts required or contractors for outsourced work. Parts kitting for all planned work prior to scheduling. 
• Deliver the weekly work schedule utilizing trade availability, contractors and autonomous maintenance teams to align with production schedules and maintenance windows.
• Maintain a current backlog of work for Trades and Contractors, this would consist of Preventative, Predictive, Statutory and Condition Based tasks.
• Ensure the Planning and Scheduling functionality is maintained within the CMMS system. 
• Lead weekly planning & scheduling meetings to align maintenance activities for running and shut-down maintenance with Production teams. Ensure maintenance schedules include work permits, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the teams to provide quality feedback. Utilize this information to make improvements to preventive and predictive maintenance tasks within the CMMS.
• Backfill Maintenance Team Leaders role when required. Assume all duties to provide effective maintenance support for Operations.
• Member of the Progressive Maintenance pillar team. Owner of Daily Management Systems (lubrication and maintenance planning & scheduling) as part of the team. Completion of ‘step up cards’ to check knowledge of pillar deliverables.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience as a licensed Tradesman or a degree in a technical field, ideally mechanical.
• Experience working with vendors, identifying, sourcing machine parts and electrical components. Able to communicate with Team Leaders and Trades to provide required parts and tools.
• Experience as a Maintenance Team Leader is a definite asset.
• Proficient in the use of a CMMS system for Planning & Scheduling. Experience in the use of SAP PM module for Planning & Scheduling would be beneficial.
• A background in a unionized industrial manufacturing environment.
• Both technically strong and people oriented, you demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you are a strong team player.
• You can work successfully and independently and adapt as necessary in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
• As part of the recruitment process, the candidates will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background check.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
• We care about our communities and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, RRSP option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The scope of this position will be to supervise a time sensitive delivery operation.   This includes supervising day to day operations drivers, fleet & fleet maintenance, dispatch operations, reverse dock operations and on-site customer dock operations.  Ensure all operations remain compliant with the Safety and Compliance department. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Working with the Dedicated Leadership Team, ensure that, as the company grows, operations capabilities meet or exceed all customer and corporate requirements for unit cost, service quality and responsiveness. 
• Work closely with the Director Operations on operational plans, goals, and contributing to future innovations.
• Provide daily guidance to staff, to ensure alignment with operational and customer expectations.
• Develop a culture of safety, professionalism and service excellence in all areas of operations. Maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and Provincial transportation requirements.
• Ensure that all incidents (such as personal injuries; transportation collisions; spills etc) are promptly reported, documented, root causes identified and corrective/preventative measures implemented.
• Will be responsible for the dispatch function to ensure drivers are scheduled to meet company deliveries on time.
• Will manage the relationship with drivers, including, but not limited to driver schedules, equipment utilization, and driver contracts.
• Ensure that a preventative maintenance program is in place and effective.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to subordinates and other employees. Establishes individual objectives, conducts performance appraisal reviews, recommends salary action, and implements succession planning. Oversees and manages professional development to support leadership development program.
• Utilize superior communications skills to motivate staff and develop effective peers, managers and clients.
• Develop, implement and track on a monthly basis, an operational “dash board” for visual understanding of performance against plan elements.

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Transportation background in dispatch, dock supervision
• Equipment knowledge is an asset
• Safety training interest, knowledge and skills is an asset 
• Class 1 license preferred however not required
• Computer literate in Excel and Word,
• Must have a strong sense of urgency
• Must be able to work under a flexible work schedule 
• Must be a hands on operator, trainer, coach and mentor
• Must be able to build and maintain relationships
• Must be a self starter 
• Must be customer focused individual
• Must be willing to travel if required