Production Maintenance Manager

4 weeks ago

Brantford, Ontario, Canada Aspire Bakeries Full time

Aspire Bakeries stands as a prominent North American baking enterprise, recognized for its leadership in specialty frozen baked goods. Our diverse food offerings include a variety of breads, artisan loaves, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries from cherished brands. With a network of 13 bakeries across North America, we are dedicated to fostering innovation, anticipating emerging consumer trends and flavors, and surpassing our customers' expectations. At Aspire Bakeries, we uphold the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care, which guide us in achieving excellence in People Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Collaboration.

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented professional to join our team, tasked with overseeing and enhancing maintenance operations within our bakery. This role encompasses the review and execution of work orders, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and providing troubleshooting assistance for unexpected line stoppages. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interdepartmental communication skills, lead on-site contractors effectively, and promote continuous improvement in production techniques and equipment functionality. This position presents a valuable opportunity to contribute to food safety, employee safety, and overall operational efficiency while cultivating a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess work orders and notifications, collaborating with planners to meet deadlines.
  • Generate and print SAP work orders and purchase order requests.
  • Organize and prioritize preventive maintenance tasks on a daily basis.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations in the execution of work.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for unexpected line shutdowns.
  • Oversee and direct the activities of on-site contractors as necessary.
  • Maintain open lines of communication across departments.
  • Participate in morning production meetings and other relevant gatherings.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance on quality-related issues to ensure food safety.
  • Uphold employee safety while adhering to Aspire Bakeries' safety policies and practices.
  • Initiate strategies to motivate team members to achieve objectives.
  • Ensure reliable weekly startup of all production areas.
  • Estimate labor hour requirements for job completion.
  • Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
  • Serve as a member of the Food Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
  • Monitor and predict equipment failures, implementing proactive improvement strategies based on data analysis.
  • Lead the team in troubleshooting breakdowns, analyzing downtime reports, and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Maintain and provide training documentation.
  • Foster a positive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a Millwright or Electrician license valid in Ontario, or hold an Engineering degree/diploma.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
  • Certification as a class B refrigeration operator is advantageous.
  • Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Must be proactive and self-driven with the ability to lead others effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical problem-solving and decision-making is required.
  • Willingness to pursue additional certifications/licenses is necessary.
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with multiple priorities is essential.
  • Familiarity with government regulations related to OHSA is required.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is important.

We appreciate every applicant's effort in submitting their resume; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity for individuals with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to communicate their accommodation needs in advance.


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