Reliability Manager, Operations

Labatt Brewing Company; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reliability Manager to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement. In this dynamic role, you will lead maintenance strategies, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with best practices in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering and maintenance management, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to a legacy of quality brewing that has delighted consumers for generations.

Benefits

Health benefits plan

Retirement plan with company matching

Annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products

Flex credits for healthcare

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing maintenance best practices and policies.
• Solid understanding of mechanical/electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations in achieving KPI’s in maintenance.
• Directly collaborate with technicians for equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance Management

Coaching and Training

Analytical Skills

Budgeting

Education

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY:

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Department in achieving their targeted Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in the maintenance department and ensure continuous improvement
• Implementation of best practices and compliance in the execution
• Direct responsibilities for packaging technical issues and six-sigma problem solving
• Leader of Equipment Transformations, as part of strategic planning (ATO Factor)
• Support the coordination/prioritization of operations team member technical upskilling
• Actively coaching and mentoring plant personnel to increase expertise
• Responsible for ensuring the Maintenance Recipes and Equipment reliability plans are well understood and executed
• Supporting Capex (capital expenditure) plan and building economic business cases as required
• Providing support to packaging for improving cross departmental KPI’s such as reducing consumer complaints, reducing total purchased energy, consistent packaging quality, reducing packaging extract loss
• Updates to the Maintenance Reporting System (SAP) and providing training to team members as required
• Ownership of the maintenance budgeting and spend process for Can and Keg Lines
• Working directly with the brewery Maintenance Improvement Manager to ensure alignment and calibration of expectations for Maintenance planning and execution.
• Directly collaborating day to day with technicians and additional technical support contractors
• Assurance of equipment reliability; preventative and continual maintenance
  
  

Job Qualifications

• University Degree - Mechanical Engineering or Science with a technical background preferred
• 5 years of experience managing maintenance best practices, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of packaging, maintenance, utilities, health and safety is an asset
• Experience with coaching and training employees in a unionized environment
• Solid understanding of mechanical/electrical controls and automation systems
• Sound analytical skills to develop/understand business cases
• Financial Acumen – Budgeting and Communication Execution plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  

WHY LABATT:

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Beverage Manufacturing

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