Maintenance Manager - Guelph, Canada - Gay Lea Foods

Gay Lea Foods

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Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese and Hewitt's Dairy.

Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America's first Smooth Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories.

Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship.

We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the scope of this position involves the responsibility of safe and efficient operation and repair of all plant equipment, as well as the maintenance of plant equipment and plant infrastructure.

This position is responsible for leading and supporting the maintenance staff with a special focus on continuously improving processes and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible to safely maintain all mechanical and electrical systems, all machinery and refrigeration systems
Provide leadership to the Maintenance Supervisor, Skilled Trades employees, and programs to support the efficient operations of the two facilities
Direct and lead the Maintenance team in scheduling, preventative maintenance and repair of all production equipment within the plants
Work planning and coordination of all skilled trades within the plant on a 24/7 basis (this includes Operating Engineers, Millwrights and Electricians)
Monitor, support and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs and other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
Oversee Capital Projects as assigned by the Operations Manager & provide technical expertise and support to our Corporate Engineering Team.
Oversee the safe and efficient operation of all utilities (Steam Boilers, Refrigeration, Cooling Tower, Air Compressors, HVAC, etc.) within the plants, working with the Chief Operating Engineer and Operating Engineers who are responsible for maintaining on a daily basis.
Coordinate with all outside contractors and ensure that work is completed in a safe manner that complies with all necessary manufacturing codes, regulations and standards i.e. H&SE, GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS
Communicate daily maintenance activity to all supervisors
Participate as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
Improve and maintain existing preventative maintenance systems
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to continuously improve maintenance operations and efficiencies
Assist senior management with establishing and implementing operating and capital budgets; ensure maintenance operates within budget parameters
Train and develop maintenance staff using continuous improvement methods
Ensure that required parts are ordered, organized, and stocked
Attend prescribed courses and training as required
Other projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Educational background in mechanical or engineering technology (diploma or degree), coupled with a Millwright and/or Electrician license (or equivalent) is considered an asset
Minimum of five(5) years' experience leading in a related position within the food/ beverage industry
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a unionized facility an asset
Solid troubleshooting and problemsolving skills, including PLC programming and preventative maintenance computerized programs
Progressive approach to maintenance and process improvement driven Computer skills experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to prioritize, plan and schedule work effectively with a production team in a fast paced and values driven environment

COVID-19 Considerations:

Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities.

For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search