Maintenance Manager

Saputo Inc.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead their maintenance department. In this pivotal role, you will foster a proactive environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while managing maintenance activities. Your expertise will drive strategic objectives, from budget preparation to implementing capital projects. Join a company that values contributions and promotes a culture of inclusivity and growth. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a leading dairy processor, where your skills will help shape the future of food manufacturing. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Vacation upon hire

Generous benefit coverage

Group retirement plan

Telemedicine program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Paid time off

Training and development programs

Flexible work environment

Organized activities for employees

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in maintenance or engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance department ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Project Planning

Organization Skills

Education

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Technical Discipline

Skilled Trades Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

This range is provided by Saputo Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$111,890.00/yr - CA$146,860.00/yr

Talent Acquisition Advisor at Saputo Inc. (World Leader in Dairy, Forbes List' Best Employer, World’s Top Female-Friendly Company)

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

The maintenance manager is the leader of the maintenance department. He is the one that fosters a positive and proactive environment in the department and always ensures maintaining Saputo Health and Food Safety culture. This person is responsible for overall utilization of plant resources to achieve strategic maintenance and reliability objectives. This includes compliance with Saputo’s objectives including the maintenance and reliability program, preparation and tracking of maintenance budget, implementation of capital projects, and management of all maintenance activities including the annual turnaround.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• 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:

• Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety and food safety program for the maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance teams.
• Foster a positive and proactive environment in the department.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Oversee the hiring of maintenance personnel and manage the succession planning of the key roles.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance team.
• Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of site objectives.
• Develop a long-term strategic plan in line with site and corporate priorities.
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in line with the site/corporate strategies.
• Ensure that the assets life cycle is managed effectively, and that the maintenance system supports the site objectives.
• Ensure that asset obsolescence is managed in conjunction with the engineering department.
• Prepare budget for each fiscal year and recommend any equipment upgrades/needs.
• Recommend Manpower requirements to support the maintenance program/objectives and initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements, projects and expansions.
• Assure oversight of the maintenance and reliability processes and systems.
• Develop and implement structured preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, spare parts inventory, etc., and performed audit as required.
• Develop and manage a standardized communication (cascade/feedback) Daily Management System (DMS/DDS) to assure communication with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Ensure city, province, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are always met.
• Develop sound relationships across the organization and with vendors.
• Utilize continuous improvement strategies and remain well-informed of current and future technological developments.

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

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a Technical discipline and/or skilled trades certification is preferred.
• Proven leadership experience at a manager or supervisory level in maintenance or engineering is a prerequisite.
• Strong knowledge of Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical systems and quality control systems within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organization skills with ability to lead and develop a team of skilled trades staff.
• Project planning experience is considered an asset.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as FIIX or SAP.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing