Manager, Maintenance

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Wonderbrands Full time

Job Posting:


Wonderbrands is a leading North American bakery company with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including bread and rolls, donuts, pies, cakes, alternative breads, and others.

We bake our products in more than 30 bakeries across Canada and the USA, conducting our business with integrity, contributing to our communities, and fostering a respectful culture.

We are building a culture of success here, and it depends on our people striving for greatness and having the courage and commitment to getting better every day.


Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.


The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to the maintenance team in the everyday planning and execution of preventative maintenance and repair of all production equipment in Medium to Large bakeries.

Direct reports may include Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance planning personnel.

This role will also provide direction to 3rd party contractors and work with corporate maintenance team to ensure needed support to bakery.


Core Accountabilities
Safety, Health and Environment

  • Set a strong tone for compliance and drive accountability with company policies, procedures, and operational standards by setting clear expectations and communicating rationale for changes to teams. Drive a culture of 0 tolerance with LOTO and other lifesaving procedures;
  • Liaise with Government agencies such as Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Ministry of the Environment and other regulatory bodies as required to ensure compliance;
  • Develop and maintain a training plan for all employees and ensure it is advancing. Ensure required training is completed and documented into training records
Quality / Food Safety

  • Ensure all maintenance aspects of equipment meet food safety standards. Adhere to our HACCP plan and SQF II requirements;
Production / Delivery

  • Deliver an effective preventive maintenance plan. Ensure that maintenance planning and execution systems are in place to deliver required equipment availability and reliability. Ensure schedule is balanced for PM compliance. Liaise with OEM suppliers of equipment to resolve breakdown & maintenance issues;
  • Provide technical leadership necessary to ensure both the department and facility meet or exceed targets;
  • Ownership and management of spare parts;
  • Ensure follow up on inventory record accuracy and data integrity issues;
Cost

  • Provide input to annual maintenance budget & track results to ensure actions are taken to achieve targets;
  • Optimize department spend in alignment with Corporate preferred supplier programs;
  • Meet specific equipment reliability targets while operating within budget. Provide further troubleshooting of issues and determine what external support is needed to fix issues;
Productivity

  • Drive a continuous improvement culture by leading larger scope process improvements to achieve specific measurable goals. Use information tools to look for opportunities to improve line efficiency, trends, and drive bakery priorities;
  • Conduct detailed root cause investigations for large deviations from target;
  • Lead maintenance deliverables within the planning, assessment, installation and testing of new equipment, methods and/or products;
  • Review investigations done by maintenance team of unplanned breakdowns, and investigate as to cause. Provide further troubleshooting of issues and determine what external support is needed to fix issues. Liaise with contractors to provide assistance as needed with maintenance beyond scope of inhouse maintenance team;
People / Morale

  • Establish and sustain a positive and cooperative employee environment through effective communications across work teams/shifts and other functional areas;
  • Ensure consistency across shift teams in effective, timely and fair performance and disciplinary feedback and documentation;
Other Duties

  • Assist as needed in interviewing and hiring of new employees. Conduct effective onboarding of new employees;
  • Participate in the development of crewing strategies to respond to changes in demand including significant increases and decreases in volume. Work with HR to execute strategy;


As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for creating a maintenance roadmap and delivery plan, along with coaching, training, and developing your staff in an effort build a best in class department.


Primary responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

  • Providing leadership to maintenance lead persons and a staff of approximately 8 to 10 maintenance employees.
  • Developing and prioritizing departmental work plans to ensure improved equipment reliability. Coordinate maintenance activities with production to maximize impact of available windows of opportunity

  • Full Time Grounds Maintenance

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ATR Maintenance Services Full time

    Job description:Our company is looking for someone to drive around a company vehicle to complete ground's maintenance around commercial & residential properties 8 hours per day. This would involve picking up litter around properties, changing garbage cans, doing dumps runs, putting garbage/recycling out & back in, filling softener salt, reporting damage or...

  • Maintenance Manager

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada AirBoss of America Corp. Full time

    The Maintenance Manager's role is to oversee the optimal performance and maintenance of all plant and building equipment, facilities, and maintenance associates. They will access risks, research new equipment, recommend procedures and practices to improve operational efficiency and manage expenditures and budgets.Responsibilities: Manage the Preventative...

  • Maintenance Manager

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Cogir Senior Living Canada Full time

    DescriptionCogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.Human Focus - Creativity - ExcellenceWe're seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life...

  • Maintenance Manager

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Greenwin Corp. Full time

    Summary:Reporting to the Regional Director, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance operations of the designated residential portfolio, including adhering to internal processes, coordinating with internal and external parties, and ensuring compliance in various aspects of building operations.Responsibilities: Be the first...

  • Maintenance Manager

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Onward Cluthe Hardware Products Full time

    Maintenance Manager Looking for an experienced maintenance manager for two plant custom injection molding operation. Safety of plant operations is number one priority. Responsible for managing a team of millwrights, electricians, apprentices, and general labour in maintaining facility, central systems (chilled water, compressed air), moulding machines,...

  • Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Mitchell Plastics Full time

    Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We...

  • Maintenance

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Murrays Millwood Manor Full time

    The hours for this position are flexible and can be discussed.Responsibilities: Repair and maintain building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. Snow removal of walkways Inspect and maintain equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and systems. Other tasks assigned by management...

  • Maintenance Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada GFL Environmental Inc. Full time

    Under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of a maintenance department and the supervision of a team responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of fleet. Ensure all repairs and/or maintenance to equipment (diesel fleet, alternate fuel, containers, and other heavy-duty...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Cogir Senior Living Canada Full time

    DescriptionCogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.Human Focus - Creativity - ExcellenceWe're seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life...

  • Maintenance Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Hearthside Food Solutions Full time

    Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally....

  • Maintenance Associate

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Flanagan Foodservice Full time

    We are the premier foodservice distributor in Ontario. Flanagan's provides customized foodservice delivery to a varied portfolio of clients; from restaurants to schools, hospitals and retirement homes, we provide the best quality ingredients to ensure Canadians have an amazing food experience wherever they dine tonightFlanagan Foodservice is Canada's largest...

  • General Maintenance Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada PWO Canada Inc Full time

    OUR COMPANYPWO Canada is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier for auto manufacturers globally. We are one of five subsidiaries in the PWO AG Group, manufacturing lightweight metal components for the automotive industry.PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe purpose of the position of Maintenance Supervisor is to monitor all maintenance related activities. The position investigates...

  • Maintenance Associate

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Flanagan Foodservice Full time

    We are the premier foodservice distributor in Ontario. Flanagan's provides customized foodservice delivery to a varied portfolio of clients; from restaurants to schools, hospitals and retirement homes, we provide the best quality ingredients to ensure Canadians have an amazing food experience wherever they dine tonightFlanagan Foodservice is Canada's largest...

  • Maintenance Foreperson

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Ontario Clean Water Agency Full time

    The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them...

  • Maintenance Worker

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

    Position:Maintenance Worker (Full Time/Part Time)**Reports to: Maintenance ManagerScope:Responsibilities are to follow the departmental policy and internal work order policy. To follow the on call schedule, and keep current in license required to perform work place recovery of Freon's and other necessary qualifications deemed by the governing body.Primary...

  • Maintenance Millwright

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. Full time

    Our Kitchener-Waterloo based client is looking for the Millwrights for their facility. Details are as follows:Day/Afternoon shiftResponsibilitiesMaintain operational status of all facility equipment. Conduct comprehensive building maintenance, encompassing lighting, furniture, plumbing, etc. Undertake machine repair and installation tasks, covering...

  • Maintenance Worker

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada YW Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

    Hours & Compensation: Permanent Full-Time Start Date: asap Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Rare afterhours responsibilities. Pay Rate: $23.191 per hour Benefits: Registered Pension Plan (4.5% Employer contribution) | Extended Health and Dental Benefits | Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) | Life insurance | Employee Assistance Program |...

  • Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Conestoga College Full time

    Requisition Details With a high level of independence, the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the satellite campuses and out-buildings/sites of the College. The incumbent will perform general maintenance tasks related to various trade skills and ensure both interior and exterior building and operating...

  • Maintenance Person

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Beechwood Manor Retirement Home Full time

    Beechwood Manor is a Retirement Home for Seniors located in the community of Waterloo, Ontario. Currently, we have a Part Time (30 hours weekly) position open for a person to oversee the maintenance of the facility.PART TIME POSITIONWe are looking for a skilled Maintenance person to perform tasks such as repairs and upkeep. You will be responsible for basic...

  • Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Conestoga College Full time

    Requisition Details:- Job Title:Facilities Maintenance Coordinator**:- Requisition #:23-1158**:- Location: Doon- Department: Facilities Management- Payband: I- Starting Rate: $38.01- Payband Range: $ $44.05- Hours/Week: 40- Posting Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024- Closing Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST- Vacancy Type: Support Staff ...