MAINTENANCE MANAGER - JBS ONTARIO

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

Job summary

JBS Canada in Belleville, Ontario, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee the external building and production equipment, drive preventive maintenance, and lead a unionized maintenance team. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control to support plant productivity.

The successful candidate will bring 15+ years in engineering/maintenance leadership, a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree or Journeyman certification, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Journeyman certification plus 15+ years of related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably meat processing.
• Experience managing unionized teams.
• Strong knowledge of WHMIS, labour relations, and safety standards.
• Advanced MS Office and project management software skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong culture of health and safety with embedded practices.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, plans, and work assignments.
• Ensure proper installation, repair, and maintenance of production equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules for mechanics and maintenance staff.
• Oversee procurement, inventory control, and cost management of parts.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors to ensure safe and efficient work.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Maintenance management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Journeyman certification

Job description

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

240 Jamieson Bone Rd.
Belleville, ON
K8N 5S8