MAINTENANCE MANAGER - JBS ONTARIO

JBS Food Canada; Belleville; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Food Canada Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize the maintenance function at the Belleville, Ontario facility.

The role reports to site leadership and focuses on equipment performance, preventive maintenance and cost control. The position requires a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree or Journeyman certification with 15+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with food/meat processing and unionized teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Journeyman certification with 15+ years progressive experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, especially food/meat processing.
• Extensive management experience in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, labour relations and related regulations.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Foster health and safety culture across maintenance activities.
• Manage budgets, plans, programs and work assignments for maintenance.
• Oversee installation, repair and maintenance of production equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for technicians.
• Oversee parts purchasing and inventory control to control costs.
• Supervise contractors and maintain service records and reports.
• Ensure reliable operation of building infrastructure, HVAC and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement to meet productivity, quality and waste-reduction goals.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and safety across maintenance and production.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree or Journeyman certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Project management software

Job description

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With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations—the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primals, ground beef, beef trimmings, beef by-products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide. At the multi-protein Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary, JBS Canada produces value-added products including marinated, portion sized, multi-pack options, kebabs and much more. JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at our JBS Ontario facility in Belleville, Ontario.

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for the proper maintenance, operation and upkeep of the service centre – the external building and grounds, HVAC, refrigeration and all equipment. The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and schedules the daily activities of the maintenance shop and staff while maintaining a cooperative labour relations environment, with support from the Maintenance Supervisor. Optimal equipment performance is key and critical to achieving the facility’s productivity targets – the Maintenance Manager has the lead to ensure equipment performance objectives are met.

NOTE: This position will be located in Belleville, ON

You will:

• Foster a strong culture of health and safety, ensuring safe work practices are embedded in all maintenance activities.
• Operate in accordance with CFIA & Health Canada, AG Canada policies, HACCP requirements, and all applicable food safety, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, plans, programs, and work assignments to optimize equipment performance and reliability. Establish, implement, and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure the maintenance team performs the proper installation, repair, and maintenance of all production equipment, building systems, and facility grounds. Coordinate and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules for mechanics, millwrights, and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee the ordering, purchasing, and inventory control of maintenance parts, ensuring adequate stock levels while controlling costs.
• Engage, coordinate, and supervise third-party contractors as required, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards. Review and maintain comprehensive service records and work reports.
• Ensure the reliable and efficient operation of all facility equipment and support systems, including building infrastructure, HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, utilities, and production machinery.
• Promote and enforce HACCP, food safety, and regulatory requirements in all maintenance activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and waste reduction while meeting customer expectations.
• Foster positive working relationships with maintenance employees, production teams, and non-union staff. Promote employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and a strong culture of workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, applicable provincial legislation, and the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Provide guidance and support to team members regarding workplace expectations and standards.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and customer-focused approach when interacting with internal and external stakeholders, while contributing to a collaborative and team-oriented workplace culture.

You Have:

• A degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, and/or possession of Journeyman certification in a related field, supplemented by more than 15 years of progressive related engineering, maintenance and management experience.
• Experience within the manufacturing sector, and particularly within the food or meat processing sector is required.
• Extensive management experience, preferably within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of related regulations and legislation including WHMIS, labour relations, conflict resolution and communication is essential.
• Advanced analytical skills and use of MicroSoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project management software.

$130,000 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience