Maintenance Manager Full-time Job

Overview of the role:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, and a key member of the leadership team, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of the maintenance department. The Maintenance Manager provides leadership for the maintenance department and is responsible for the overall maintenance of mechanical, electrical, computer-aided and plumbing technologies used to manufacture, package, store and ship products at the Brandon Plant.  

 

Salary: $ 111,000 – $139,000 annually

 

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 Maternity/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

• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

 

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to the maintenance leadership team through pro-active communications, employee involvement, participation, individual feedback and appraisal; 

• Develop sound relationships across the organization and with vendors; 

• Utilize continuous improvement strategies and remains well-informed of current and future technological developments; 

• Ensure that an annual maintenance budget and plan are developed, followed and that cost targets are within budget; 

• Partner with the Plant Manager to review revenues and costs relative to monthly budget and establishes further action plans; 

• Provide expert advice and guidance regarding the repair and maintenance of all machines and equipment; 

• Develop appropriate schedules, manpower and material requirements; 

• Manage the processes and secure the resources to ensure availability of the appropriate tools; 

• Maintain knowledge in mechanical and electrical trades, refrigeration, sanitation, storage equipment and machines; 

• Maintain a high standard of sanitation, housekeeping and cleanliness; 

• Maintain in good repair all production, packaging, storage, shipping and material handling equipment and machines as well as the physical plant; 

• Ensure that all work is performed safely, while following OH&S, WCB and Company regulations and procedures

 

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

• Engineering Degree or Journeyman ticket an asset; 

• 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role; 

• Experience in a Preventive Maintenance Program, knowledge of SAP software would be an asset; 

• Experience in Parts Inventory, Cost Control and Sourcing Parts; 

• Experience in Managing budget; 

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages; 

• Knowledge and experience in SAP & Kronos are an asset; 

• Previous experience with C.I. tools with the ability to analyze, improve processes to reduce cost and improve quality;  

• Experience in manufacturing, and/or food industry would be an asset;  

• Demonstrated solid Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) understanding and compliance; 

• A broad understanding of computer-aided processing and packaging equipment; 

• Excellent in diagnosing and problem solving and spatial relations ability;  

• PLC training and experience an asset; 

• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills; 

• Must exhibit a high level of self-motivation, initiative good judgment, diligence, and have an excellent work ethic
  

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 65 manufacturing facilities and over 19,500 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom.
All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.