Maintenance Manager

Embassyingredients; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Embassy Ingredients as a Maintenance Manager in Brampton! In this role, you will oversee the maintenance of production equipment, ensuring the implementation of food safety standards and optimizing machine performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing environment, excellent leadership qualities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead innovative maintenance strategies in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in maintenance, preferably in food production.
• Hands-on experience with repairing mechanical and electrical devices.
• Proficient with building and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing maintenance of production equipment and facility.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical/electrical devices.
• Documenting work orders and managing maintenance tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Millwright License

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

CMMS systems

Forklift

Skyjack

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Let us craft a delicious future together! Join the Embassy Ingredients team as our Maintenance Manager! At Embassy Ingredients, you will join a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment that is:

• Growing at a rate of 20% year over year
• Driving maintenance excellence with innovation, preventative strategies, and cutting-edge technology
• Committed to continuous improvement, staff development, and world-class food safety standards like BRCGS, HACCP, and GMPs

What Your Role Will Be Responsible For:

• Overseeing the maintenance of all production equipment and general facility to reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with food safety initiatives including BRCGS, HACCP, GMPs, and customer-specific requirements such as Costco and Kraft standards
• Optimizing machine performance in line with industry best practices and new technologies
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical devices, replacing defective parts, and adjusting functional parts and control instruments
• Providing technical expertise and operational support as needed to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Collaborating with peers and staff to establish priorities for plant engineering, maintenance, and repair activities
• Developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance plans, and ensuring they are completed on time
• Working with the Director of Operations and COO to manage longer-term maintenance and engineering projects, providing status updates and relevant documentation as required
• Contributing ideas to streamline manufacturing operations or automate tasks, demonstrating a proactive attitude towards innovation
• Communicating with contractors and other third-party service providers, and overseeing the execution of their work, as required
• Preparing and managing annual budgets for maintenance activities and capital expenditures
• Maintaining optimal inventory levels of spare parts to prevent operational disruptions
• Continuously monitoring staff performance and providing timely feedback and coaching through weekly 1 on 1s
• Overseeing staff development initiatives, including the coordination and delivery of training programs
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels within the Maintenance department, including coverage planning and participation in the hiring processes
• Documenting work orders, maintenance tasks, inventory, and other purchasing activities using the CMMS system
• Planning and coordinating the completion of daily maintenance tasks, establishing priorities, and communicating with the maintenance team across all shifts
• Generating and maintaining reports as required for operational and management purposes
• Tracking and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental effectiveness
• Providing on-call support to address urgent maintenance issues outside of regular working hours

What You Need to Bring to Embassy:

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in maintenance, preferably in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of a secondary school diploma or equivalent industry experience with Millwright License and basic knowledge of electrical work.
• Familiarity with building systems and mechanical systems such as gearboxes, motors, air compressors, pumps, and complex machine controls.
• Hands-on experience with replacing electrical parts and equipment.
• Highly organized with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven initiative and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience in managing fast-paced 24/7 operations.
• Negotiation skills and a basic understanding of commercial leases, contract documents, and routine accounting methods.
• Attention to detail, hands-on approach, and a sense of urgency to address issues.
• Intermediate PC skills and mathematical proficiency.
• Proficient in using CMMS systems and holding a valid forklift & Skyjack license.
• A strong understanding of HACCP/GMP/JHSC with flexibility to work all shifts as required.

You Should Be Prepared For:

• Exposure to a high-decibel and dusty environment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection as per Embassy Ingredient’s procedures.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 25kg, standing, walking, stooping, and climbing throughout the shift.
• Working with various shop tools, including welding, grinding, and drilling equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, hands-on, and ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced, high-energy environment!

Embassy Ingredients is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities through the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the People and Development Department of the nature of any

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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