Maintenance Manager

**Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. **is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2. A 31-year-old and 100% owned Canadian Company, Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’s best known confectionary brands.

Belvika is currently seeking a **Maintenance Manager** **at the facility in Scarborough, Ontario located at 85 Thornmount Drive. This role will report to the Operations Site Manager and will be responsible for approximately 8+ employees. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong mix of leadership experience in food co-packaging or manufacturing environment, an ability to work with various systems and processes, and a desire to take on new challenges in a fast paced and exciting customer focused environment.

Types of Machinery: Bartelt, horizontal form-fill-seal lines, and cartoners.
- Manage, coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring they meet objectives and adhere to company guidelines;
- Manage the needs of the Facilitie(s) location;
- Conduct regular staff reviews, set goals, and provide feedback on performance;
- Implement disciplinary actions, when necessary, in accordance with company policies;
- Provide comprehensive training for the maintenance team on the operation and utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
- Lead continuous learning initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members;
- Maximize machine up-time and minimize machine down-time;
- Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to identify maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution;
- Oversee maintenance activities to resolve identified problems efficiently;
- Perform various maintenance tasks as needed, including repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment servicing;
- Develop and maintain a structured planning and scheduling routine for preventive maintenance of equipment;
- Prioritize maintenance tasks and estimate work requirements, providing technical assistance in developing job plans;
- Oversee and coordinate activities with external professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and other contractors as required;
- Inspect and ensure the maintenance of essential building systems including heating, electrical, air conditioning, and ventilation etc.;
- Maintain budgetary control over maintenance expenditures; including providing a yearly budget.
- Manage staff hours effectively to optimize productivity and efficiency;
- Regularly check and inspect material and tools inventory, and place orders as needed to ensure adequate supplies;
- Assist in the implementation of capital projects related to maintenance activities;
- Implement and maintain an effective maintenance strategy;
- Ensure accurate monthly reporting and validation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
- Maintain, monitor, and schedule activities within the CMMS;
- Assign technicians to jobs and evaluate their work, procuring parts as needed;
- Develop comprehensive work plans for the maintenance department and team, covering Preventive Maintenance (PM) and corrective work;
- Perform purchasing duties, ensuring timely procurement of necessary supplies and equipment as needed.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination within the maintenance team;
- Collaborate with other departments as needed, ensuring alignment with maintenance department functions;
- Take responsibility for all aspects of food safety within the maintenance department and staff
- Develop and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure compliance with food safety regulations;
- Ensure that staff maintain a heightened awareness of safety in all maintenance tasks, providing necessary training and enforcing safety protocols to ensure Health and Safety compliance;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education/Work experience requirements**:

- Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor for (5+) years, in a food facility;
- Professional Certifications will be considered an advantage;
- In-depth knowledge of different building systems (heating, electrical, air conditioning, ventilation etc.);
- Familiarity with relevant health and safety standards and regulations;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills;
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

**Key technical & **behavioural** competencies**:

- Previous experience with SAP or other ERP software systems, including Nulogy, considered an asset;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel;
- Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities;
- Customer focused with