Reliability Supervisor

Cavendish Farms; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms seeks a Reliability Supervisor to lead initiatives enhancing plant asset efficiency. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance strategies, conducting root cause analyses, and building relationships with department leaders. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, relevant supervisory experience, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & wellness reimbursements

RRSP matching program

Opportunities for job-related training and development

24/7 access to online curated learning

Growth and progression opportunities within the company

Qualifications

• 3+ years of reliability supervisory experience.
• Experience in food processing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge on reliability tools such as RCA, FMEA, RCM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficiency and reliability of plant assets.
• Lead the reliability initiatives and improve Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Perform and document maintenance assessments continuously.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong knowledge in proactive maintenance strategies

Proven technical abilities to conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Leadership experience in time management and planning

Education

Journeymen Millwright, Industrial Mechanic status, Welder, or equivalent trade

Registered P. Eng with APEGA or similar associations (asset)

Tools

CMMS system (Oracle – E1)

Microsoft Office (Excel and Project)

Job description

Job Description

The Reliability Supervisor will ensure the efficiency and reliability of plant assets. The incumbent will also lead and drive the reliability initiatives of the site, reliability programs, striving for zero unplanned downtime, and improving Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and assume food safety responsibility in the absence of the Maintenance Manager. In addition, the Reliability Supervisor will also develop relationship with all department leaders to meet the operational objectives of the site.

Responsibilities

• Review and update daily downtime reports. Review the reliability schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis while ensuring the adequate maintenance of production equipment fulfills our customer contracts.
• Build, report and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly downtime reports. Identify and organize corrective action plans against the top three items monthly.
• Perform and complete Root Cause Analysis on equipment as deemed necessary by Senior Management
• Perform, document, and communicate maintenance assessments on a continuous basis; ensuring all vibration routes are completed and necessary work orders are in place to prepare or maintain company assets.
• Monitor and identify problem areas in the facility prior to a breakdown.
• Assist in the research and implementation of new equipment.
• Ensures that equipment is performing effectively and efficiently (OEE).
• Focal point for analyzing equipment operating data. Reviews deficiencies noted during corrective maintenance.
• Optimizes maintenance strategies: maintenance concept and plan.
• Develops standards and procedures for major maintenance jobs.
• Ensures quality of technical documentation and CMMS asset data.
• Promotes equipment standardization, recommends spare parts levels.
• Monitors new technology and keeps management/staff appraised on the new developments.
• Focal point for monitoring performance indicators for the maintenance management program.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Journeymen Millwright, Industrial Mechanic status, Welder, or equivalent trade
• Registered P. Eng with APEGA or similar associations is an asset
• 3+ years of reliability supervisory experience.
• Experience in food processing environment.
• Experience in vibration, lubrication, and ultrasonic analysis is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge in proactive maintenance strategies.
• Proven technical abilities to effectively conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge on reliability tools such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, etc.
• Knowledge in a CMMS system, Oracle – E1, would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in bill of material and spare parts management.
• Leadership experience: time management, planning, teaching, and mentoring.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Project).
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies