Manager, Maintenance

Saputo, Inc.; Tavistock; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation upon hire

Group insurance

RRSP & TFSA

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our Tavistock facility. You will lead all maintenance and reliability activities across cheese production, packaging and utilities to drive safe and efficient operations.

Key responsibilities include developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing budgets, and leading a team of 40 employees. The role requires strong leadership, problem solving and a commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a maintenance management/leadership role within an industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience in the Food industry is an asset.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs (SAP) or similar CMMS.
• Knowledge of PLCs programming to support troubleshooting.
• Experience creating and managing R&M budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for cheese production, packaging, whey powder production, utilities and facility equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, regulatory and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on reliability, efficiency and cost optimization.
• Lead, coach and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians and trades employees.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Team coaching

Cost optimization

Preventive maintenance

Education

Certified tradesperson

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

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

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance and reliability functions within the Tavistock food manufacturing 24 X 7 facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment and utility systems while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, and health and safety standards. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, lead a skilled maintenance department of (40 employees), and support operational excellence through effective asset management and reliability strategies.

• Status: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, with flexibility to work outside regular business hours may be required.
• Salary: $117,560 to $154,300 per annum.
• *Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

How you will make contributions that matter

Lead all maintenance activities for cheese production, cheese packaging, whey powder production, utilities, and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset performance. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization. Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and trades employees, fostering a high-performance and Food safety and Health & Safety-focused culture. Manage maintenance schedule, budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships to support operational objectives. Collaborate with and lead Chief Engineer to oversee plant utility systems, including refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water, and wastewater systems. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce equipment failures and production downtime. Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrade from planning through execution. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and contractor safety requirements. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, downtime, maintenance costs, PM completion rates, and safety performance.

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

• Certified tradesperson, preferably Millwright, electrician or with relevant engineering degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance management/leadership role, within an industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience in the Food industry an asset.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs (SAP) or similar CMMS.
• Knowledge of PLCs Programming to support troubleshooting.
• Experience creating and managing R&M budgets.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and Perks

• 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 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
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

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.

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Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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