Reliability Manager

The Opportunity :

Responsible for overseeing all installation, repair and preventative maintenance activities necessary to keep the production equipment and facilities in safe, efficient operational condition. Reporting directly to the manager may be; Reliability Supervisor, Automation Engineer, Maintenance Planner / MRO Purchaser, with indirect reporting of the entire Reliability team. Manages and develops direct reports to drive continuous improvement of technical and leadership capabilities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities related to the production or facility.
• Execute plant-specific vision and mission to assure continuous improvement and alignment with corporate vision.
• Ensure that all manufacturing / facility systems are properly resourced and that all resources are efficiently utilized.
• Direct maintenance supervisors and hourly maintenance associates in their roles and responsibilities to meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting / problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Continuously apply sound mechanical and electrical solutions to resolve hindrances to plant efficiencies and to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in implementing / maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance department costs within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure that appropriate inventory levels for standard replacement parts are maintained.
• Manage the buildings and grounds such that good manufacturing practices (GMP) are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained.
• Perform follow-up analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime / inefficient operational issues.
• Schedule mandatory inspections and coordinate certifications with appropriate authorities.
• Ensure environmental compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment.
• Effectively communicate results and action plans to appropriate employees and managers.
• Collaborate directly with human resources to insure employee issues or concerns are correctly addressed and resolved.
• Collaborate with finance to create and execute a maintenance and capital budget to ensure that financial allocations and obligations are set, administered and met.
• Initiate cost savings measures.
• Ensure all plant maintenance operations are conducted in a safe and controlled environment.
• Ensure all quality and regulatory standards, specifications and policies are met or exceeded including HACCP, SQF and GMP's.

What You'll Bring :

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

About Us :

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.

We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders : our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at

accommodations@mapleleaf.com

Disclaimer : Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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