Chief Engineer

The Chief Power Engineer is responsible for leading the operation and maintenance of the Steam plant and refrigeration plant operations of Agropur’s Bedford facility.

How Agropur invests in YOU

• Competitive compensation package
• Company pension plan with employer contributions
• Benefits including Health, Dental and Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• And so much more
• Operations Planning
  • Collaboration with the Production Planning Team to supply all required Utilities to the production floor to meet short term production schedule and medium-term production plan.
• Power and refrigeration Management
  • Effectively execute the operations plan for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation.
  • Manage Power and Refrigeration effectively to ensure operational effectiveness, machinery reliability, sustainable cost competitiveness and customer service.
  • Ensure that Power and refrigeration department are consistently maintained and operated according to Nova Scotia Power Engineering Act, complying with safety, quality, environmental and relevant manufacturing standards.
  • Deliver short term and long term KPI’s related to QCDSME.
  • Manage a small team across all shifts including headcount planning, resource allocation and discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing
  • Implement lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement, zero down time and increase machinery reliability.
  • Lead the implementation of CMMS maintenance program for the site.
  • Collaborate with Operation teams and pillar owners to deliver the site's lean manufacturing roadmap.
• Management and Leadership
  • Effectively lead and motivate a team through pro-active communications, employee involvement and participation, individual feedback and appraisal, application of policies and sound employee relations practices.
  • Build a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

What you need to join our team

• 3RD Class Power engineer Certificate and 1st class refrigeration plant operator Certificate. Millwright certificate would be considered an asset.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Power engineering field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team in a production environment.
• Proven track record of delivery and change management in a complex manufacturing site.
• Experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing.
• Dynamic leader experienced with operating in a unionized site.
• Ability to balance short term operational delivery with tactical and strategic maintenance requirements.

We dairy you We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.