Reliability Manager

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Hamilton is seeking a Reliability Leader to oversee engineering and maintenance strategies. The successful candidate will manage budgets, develop KPIs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while promoting a positive workplace culture. Ideal for those passionate about sustainability and performance excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program

Two paid volunteer days annually

Qualifications

• Experience in operational equipment maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of maintenance and engineering strategies.
• Manage operational equipment maintenance budget.
• Lead development of reliability/automation KPIs.
• Participate in recruitment and team development.

Job description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Reliability Leader, this role will oversee the implementation of all maintenance/automation and engineering long-term strategies/programs aligned with corporate asset reliability & site objectives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operational equipment maintenance budget, management of continuous improvement initiatives, implementation of modern manufacturing principles, and oversight of staffing, training, work practices, and processes.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by October 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop, implement, and execute maintenance and maintenance-related strategies through Operations Excellence System (OES) principles
• Provide strategic guidance and technical direction on reliability/automation and engineering site initiatives
• Lead the development of strategies and tactics focused on reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Lead and develop the reliability/automation & engineering departmental annual budgets
• Define and implement reliability/automation & engineering management processes, including documentation and change control to meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and purchasing requirements
• Manage third-party services supporting reliability/automation & engineering deliverables
• Coordinate and execute site capital projects through continuous improvement & equipment reliability and engineering initiatives
• Participate in recruitment and assessments through job performance of direct & indirect reports
• Participate and develop people strategies through coaching, training, & development of reliability and engineering team members
• Actively participate with the Joint Health & Safety Committee
• Lead industrial engineering in the development and maintenance of labour standards, capability studies, layouts, manning charts, mass balance assessments, and process simulations
• Promote a positive working culture through MLF core values
• All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

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What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet

• We are carbon neutral
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members, operating sites in 20+ locations across Canada, and locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and doing business in Asia

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team