Manager, Maintenance

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Date:
August 2023

Position:
Manager, Maintenance

Immediate Supervisor:
Plant Manager

Department:
Maintenance

Status:
Permanent

**Location**:
Tavistock

Schedule:
Full Time

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, and a key member of the plant Management team, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the maintenance department. The Maintenance Manager

provides leadership for the maintenance department and is responsible for the overall maintenance of mechanical, electrical, computer-aided equipment and utilities used to manufacture, package, store, and ship products. The 157,000 Sq foot TSSA Class 3 rated plant is staffed 24/7 365 days a year.

How you will make contributions that matter:

- Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to a diverse team of trades through pro-active communications, employee involvement, participation, individual feedback, and appraisal.
- Develop sound relationships across the organization and with vendors.
- Adopt and utilize continuous improvement strategies and remains well-informed of current and future technological developments.
- Ensure that an annual maintenance budget and plan are developed, followed and that cost targets are within budget.
- Partner with the Plant Manager to review revenues and costs relative to monthly budget and establishes further action plans.
- Provide expert advice and guidance regarding the repair and maintenance of all machines and equipment.
- Develop appropriate schedules, manpower, contractor, and material requirements.
- Manage the processes and secure the resources to ensure availability of the appropriate tools.
- Maintain knowledge in mechanical, electrical, Automation, refrigeration, sanitation, trades, and technology.
- Maintain and enforce a high standard of sanitation, housekeeping and cleanliness.
- Maintain in good repair all production, packaging, storage, shipping and material handling equipment and machines as well as the physical plant.
- Ensure that all work is performed safely, while following OH&S, governmental and Company regulations and procedures.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

- Mechanical Engineer, TSSA 3rd class Power engineer, Certified tradesperson in applicable trade (Millwright, Electrician, Automation Technician, Instrument Technician) or related education/Experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a maintenance Leadership role including demonstrated project management experience.
- Proven leadership skills coupled with ability to effectively manage people in a team environment.
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs, PLCs, parts inventory, cost control, sourcing parts, managing budgets.
- Experience in the Food industry is an asset.
- A broad understanding of computer-aided processing equipment an asset.
- Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, analytical sand problem solving skills.
- Must exhibit a high level of self-motivation, initiative good judgment, diligence, and have an excellent work ethic and attendance record.
- Work a flexible schedule, including call-in, on nights and weekends if required.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

- Competitive salaries
- Advantageous corporate agreements
- Full range of group insurance benefits
- Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
- Purchase option of company stocks
- Group RRSP
- Health and wellness program in the workplace
- Assistance program for employees and their families
- Saputo products at a discounted price

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our val