Maintenance Manager (Manufacturing)

Wonder Brands Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Calgary seeks a Maintenance Leader - Manager to direct the maintenance team, guide preventive programs and coordinate with contractors. You will ensure equipment reliability and safe operation in a bakery environment.

The role requires a technical degree, 3–5 years in production maintenance, strong problem solving, leadership and ERP experience. Familiarity with packaging tech is a plus; heavy emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or College Diploma (DEC) in a technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing and supervising maintenance in a production facility.
• Solid skills in mechanics and electrics.
• Experience with automated process/packaging technology is an asset.
• Proficient computer skills and ERP/BPCS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and train the maintenance team and coordinate with contractors.
• Own maintenance deliverables from planning to testing of new equipment.
• Monitor line efficiency, track downtime and drive process improvements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment failures.
• Schedule and supervise major repairs and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Project management

Team coaching

ERP/ERP-BPCS experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

College Diploma (DEC) in a technical field

Tools

ERP/BPCS systems

Excel

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

The Maintenance Leader - Manager assumes the role of a technical leader and has overall responsibility of the maintenance team for ensuring timely and quality repair of equipment, execution of preventative maintenance and plant machinery to minimize downtime for safe and efficient operation. The incumbent of this position will also provide direction to third party contractors and work with the company's maintenance team to ensure necessary support for the bakery. The role takes initiatives to ensure operations are in compliance with safety standards and environmental practices.

Location:Calgary, AB

Salary Range: $130K - $140K

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and train new team members and empower the maintenance team.Assess contractor skill requirements and liaise with contractors to provide assistance needed.
• Own maintenance deliverables as assigned within the planning, assessment, installation and testing of new equipment, methods and/or products;
• Use information tools to look for opportunities to improve line efficiency, trends, and drive bakery priorities. Track and eliminate causes of downtime. Lead smaller scope process improvements to achieve specific measurable goals;
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment failures
• Direct and lead maintenance staff in everyday scheduling, preventative maintenance, repair of all production equipment and resolve equipment related issues
• Maintain equipment and parts inventory using available resources to continuously minimize downtime and organize Maintenance Workshop
• Provide technical leadership necessary to ensure the service and installation meets or exceeds objectives.
• Ensure PM program is robust and is updated regularly with changing equipment and company standards.
• Comply with our Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan and SQF Level 2 certification requirements.
• Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative environment for employees through effective communications between work teams, shifts and other functional areas.
• Support Bakery Team Leader in submitting Capitol Requests and work with Engineering to ensure proper pricing and scope of work is correct on submissions.
• Ensure all aspects of equipment maintenance meet food safety standards.
• Schedule and supervise major equipment repairs, overhauls, and rebuilding to ensure that it is fully operational and safe to operate and within schedule requirements
• Monitors and reports on the site’s environmental conditions and practices and recommends actions for improvements and conformity
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or College Diploma (DEC) in a technical field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience managing and supervising maintenance in a production facility (food preferred).
• Conduct work with integrity, abiding and upholding the Code of Conduct and Company Core Values (Integrity, Commitment, Courage and Growth)
• Solid skills in mechanics and electrics
• Familiarity with automated process/packaging technology is an asset
• Experience working in a computerized preventative maintenance program, an asset
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook and experience with ERP/BPCS systems).
• A decision maker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A leader with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills who interacts easily with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team

Core Competencies

• Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
• Team Work and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
• Relentless obsession with continuous improvement –Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.
• Drives Execution - Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.

Leadership Competencies

• Energizes and Mobilizes Team Members
• Team Member Selection – Takes ownership for selecting the right talent for the right role.
• Team Member Development – Continually develops and upgrades team members; coaching and sharing knowledge and experience, uses appropriate style and methods in enabling team to be successful.
• Team Member Engagement – Creates an environment where people enjoy working hard towards achieving mission, including creating an environment of fun and celebration while delivering results.
• Creates Winning Relationships
• Performance and Development Feedback – Communicates clear performance expectations, providing feedback in a straight forward and timely manner.
• Empowerment – Delegates effectively, providing support and opportunities for growth through empowering others.
• Change Management – Communicates change positively and seeks to enable change. Generates excitement to inspire others. Always communicating in an open manner.
• Consensus Building – Is effective at consensus building, always doing what is right for the business. Adheres to our mindset of no politics.