Maintenance Manager – Food Industry

Our client in the Food Industry is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to join their management team. This is a permanent role with great growth potential offering an excellent salary and a great working environment.

POSITION: Maintenance Manager

POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for maintenance of all production equipment, operation and maintenance of utility services and building facilities.
• Have ability to create and develop relationships, which will enable them to influence and effect change through others. 
• Research new equipment and technology to enable the Plant to operate in an extremely competitive environment.
• Strong involvement in the initiation, development and installation of capital projects/initiatives to improve productivity, plant efficiencies, associate safety and product quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction programs through new methods.
• Minimize production downtime by ensuring the maintenance staff is properly scheduled, trained, equipped and motivated while ensuring associate safety.
• Promote associate safety and ensure overall compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Promote associate compliance to GMPs and all related food safety practices
• Manage all mechanical contracted services (refrigeration, electrical, construction)
• Manage a preventative maintenance program
• Implement improvement programs and projects
• Assist to produce capital request, develop and manage a capital plan budget.
• Administer weekly departmental budget spending responsibilities; report and address any discrepancies.
• Schedule and monitor all installations, equipment reliability work and PSSRs Conduct PSR’s on new or used equipment.
• Develop, lead and coach associates, through effective training and communication

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (preferably in a food manufacturing plant) with a proven track record in outstanding results within their scope of responsibility.
• 7+ year’s progressive maintenance/manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Possesses sound knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing equipment. Including PLCs.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance software
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with food processing, CFIA and HACCP would be an asset
• Ability to maintain composure while managing pressure.
• Aptitude and interest for learning while demonstrating leadership in a progressive work environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to delegate and hold people accountable for results/satisfactory completion of tasks
• Effective team building skills.
• Demonstrated bias for action
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Effective presentation skills both formally and informally.
• Demonstrated ability to strive for results
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements

By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit, along with the required degrees, licenses or certificates listed in the job description.