Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a
Maintenance Manager

The Opportunity:

• Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for establishing site level polices and implementing departmental and site strategies. The individual will implement and support continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles through active management, mentoring and accountability.
• The Maintenance Manager is a knowledgeable Maintenance leader with at least 5 years of experience in a Maintenance management role applying proven Maintenance best practices in a fast pace industrial environment. A technical diploma is required. The Manager is familiar with using a CMMS/EAM system. The Manager follows company policies, standards and guidelines as they apply to all activities.
• The Manager has strong leadership and communication skills, works well in a team environment, is responsible and is open to change. The person is people oriented, and results driven.
• The Maintenance Manager promotes and maintains a safe working environment through compliance with Bradford’s Food Safety and GMP policies, Health and Safety Program and Environmental Regulations.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Manage, motivate, set priorities and expectations, and provide direct leadership to a team consisting of Supervisors, Planner, MRO and Project Specialist.
• Actively contribute to the successful management of plant processes and employees by nurturing a positive work environment through the use of excellent interpersonal skills, team building, and fostering two-way communication between departments, allowing production, quality, and safety targets to be met.
• Ensure training of all company and site Food Safety and Health & Safey policies and procedures to all maintenance employees.
• Ensure adequate training is provided for employees on new equipment for all departments, including theoretical, hands-on, and on-the-job training as required.
• Help develop budgets followed by adherence. Identify savings opportunities and optimize the value we receive for all maintenance spend.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors driving both cost and service improvements.
• Ensure maintenance work planning and scheduling processes are sufficient and ensure proper staffing levels with maximum efficiency.
• Participate in the weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
• Accountable for post-PM and completed Work Order quality reviews.
• Manage the maintenance work execution process. Establish and maintain escalation criteria for late work.
• Work with stakeholders and Project Specialist to identify and launch CapEx projects. Provide guidance to ensure that all new assets are accompanied by the appropriate maintenance strategy.
• Be a leader in utilities management, along with the proposal of environmental and energy conservation projects.
• Responsible for the failure management reporting, reviewing, and resolution process.
• Develop, document and apply a development and succession plan for Maintenance roles including a mentor/apprentice program.
• Contribute as a supportive key member of the Plant Management team in strategic decisions and continuous improvement in all areas of operation.
• Actively promote the collection of knowledge on the equipment health, performance, and best practices within the Maintenance department and with other internal and external groups.
• Accountable for tracked departmental KPIs.

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. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• 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.