MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY DIRECTOR

Yoplait Liberté Canada is a proudly Canadian and Quebec-based company that brings together passionate teams around iconic brands, recognized for their expertise and the quality of their products loved by Canadian families for decades.What We OfferExciting projects within a transforming andgrowing companyRecognition of relevant years of experience for vacation calculationA comprehensive group insurance plan, 100% employer-paid, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)A retirement plan (RRSP and DPSP) with employer contributions (we invest in your future)Enhanced parental leaveConcrete opportunities for continuous training and skills developmentReal impact: a highly strategic role influencing key decisionsAn entrepreneurial environment that values initiative, boldness, and creativityYour RoleAs the Maintenance Director, you will lead, coordinate, and supervise the plant’s maintenance teams as well asvarious service subcontractors. The Maintenance Director is responsible for all technical activities related to manufacturing, upkeep, and maintenance of production equipment and facilities. Focused on optimizing the department, you will ensure the development of your team’s technical expertise and promote maintenance best practices to support plant performance.This position is based at our St-Hyacinthe plant.What You Will Do DailyWork closely with the maintenance supervisor to lead the electromechanics and instrumentation technicians, ensuring they are motivated and well trainedMobilize the maintenance team to maximize efficiency in continuous improvement processesManage human, material, and financial resources for the parts warehouse and maintenance activities, including service contracts with subcontractors, to achieve company objectivesCollaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to carry out projects that improve plant performanceAnalyze maintenance KPIs and implement necessary corrective actionsDevelop preventive and corrective maintenance strategies tailored to yogurt production equipment Participate in investment projects by working with engineering to integrate maintenance considerations into studies and equipment selectionContribute to the development of the industrial strategic plan, both technically and organizationallyWhat You BringCollege diploma and/or university degree in operations management, engineering, or a related fieldMBA (an asset)Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in maintenance, preferably in the food industryExpertise in the dairy sector (a significant asset)Strong project management skills and ability to work cross-functionally with various departmentsWhy Join UsAt Yoplait Liberté, we offer a human,inclusive, and respectful work environment where collaboration, flexibility,and development are at the heart of our culture.Looking to be part of a company with great taste… and real purpose?About UsYoplait Liberté Canada is much more than yogurt It’s a story deeply rooted here — since 1936 for Liberté and 1971 forYoplait — carried by passionate people who share the same vision: offering high‑quality products, crafted with care, using milk sourced from local farms.Now part of the Sodiaal Group, the largest French dairy cooperative representing 15,000 producers, Yoplait Liberté Canada combines local heritage, sustainable ambition, and meaningful impact in the communities where we operate.With iconic brands loved by Canadians — including Liberté Greek, Méditerranée, Yop, Minigo, Tubes, and Source — and more than 350 employees across the country, we move forward together with boldness, curiosity, and pride