Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor - Etobicoke, Canada - The Lamb Company

The Lamb Company

Verified Company

Etobicoke, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us
The Lamb Company is a farmer owned cooperative that has been in business for over 50 years.

We are a leading North American supplier of premium imported beef and lamb brands and specialty meats to the top retail and food service customers.

We pride ourselves on the highest safety and quality standards and offer products that are traceable from Pasture to Plate.

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Position Overview

The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor drives shareholder value and supports production by safely maintaining The Lamb Company processing equipment to produce the highest quality products, satisfying Health & Safety guidelines, GMP practices, environmental and regulatory requirements.

The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor is a team leader and hands on mechanic.

Monitors and maintains smooth plant operation, including production and packaging processes, support systems and facilities, such as plumbing boiler maintenance, and minor building or racking repairs.

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and retrofits all food processing and packaging equipment for optimal functioning and mínimal downtime.

Performs preventative maintenance, maintains records, manages maintenance budget, asset management including parts inventory and cost control, and keeps management apprised of issues.

Major Responsibilities

Coaches, mentors and supervises team of Assistant Maintenance Technicians, enhancing continuous on the job skill development and adherence to all policies and regulations
With little or no supervision, disassembles / assembles, repairs, constructs, overhauls, maintains and installs and tests all types of new and existing processing and packaging equipment and conveying, hydraulic and air systems as required
Develops, implements and maintains a preventative maintenance program on production equipment and facilities in accordance with production schedules
Leads by example and performs preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, equipment reliability, maintaining records of repairs and root cause analysis of critical or repetitive equipment failures
Responds to calls for service to any line in a timely manner, makes adjustments and repairs to ensure as little downtime as possible
Independently troubleshoots equipment that is in need of repair or that is operating at a substandard level
Prepares and implements planned maintenance strategies that support safety, people engagement, quality, cost and continuous improvement initiatives
Follows and maintains corporate policies relating to GMPs, Food Safety, and Health & Safety program, especially Lock-Out Tag-Out, including reporting and documentation
Keeps accurate records of findings and corrective action for traceability
Tracks costs and manages maintenance budget
Communicates relevant information to the Director of Maintenance and Reliability and Plant Manager and fellow employees regarding equipment, GMP, or safety concerns
Performs other related duties as assigned, and initiates recommendations to further enhance the company's recognition as a top employer
Keeps all tools in good and safe condition, stored in appropriate place, and cleans all equipment and related areas after repairs or PM's

Key Success Measures

Machines are in good repair and functioning to ensure operational profitability
New equipment is installed, tested and maintained according business case in conjunction with manufacturer's specifications to ensure safe operations
Maintenance programs are updated and appropriate records are kept
Meeting or exceeding plant operational KPIs
Maintenance Team is fully staffed, engaged, motivated and trained

Qualifications & Considerations for the Position

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Licensed Millwright with experience in the food (meat, bakery, seafood) processing value added / packaging / CPG sector
Extensive mechanical knowledge, including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics, plumbing, and electrical certification an asset
Familiar with PLC diagnosing and repair, an asset
3 plus years of experience and repair knowledge on food processing, highspeed packaging, conveyors, material handling equipment, and plant utilities
1 plus years supervising, mentoring, coaching and developing Maintenance Technicians
Must be able to safely operate and repair various production equipment such as roll stock machine, case ready machine, vacuum packing and sealing machine, thermoforming machine, grinders, bandsaws, power tools and other standard food industry equipment etc.
Must have working knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (local, provincial and federal health & safety regulations), and GMP requirements as they pertain to maintenance activities at a food processing facility
Stainless steel welding experience a major asset
Organized selfstarter with proven ability to coordinate and effectively follow up on multiple projects and assignments and meet all deadl