The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Reliability Manager will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing performance of equipment assets and processes by studying product and manufacturing methods.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Provide leadership and support of manufacturing improvement projects to make existing equipment processes and systems better (plant capacity line efficiency downtime reduction waste reduction cost savings and process streamlining).
- Works with Maintenance and Engineering Teams to ensure reliability and maintainability of new and existing assets to deliver required business results.
- Leads efforts to ensure the Reliability and Maintainability of equipment processes utilities facilities controls and safety systems.
- Develops Engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect Plant operations.
- Provides Technical support to Customer groups (Operations Maintenance Safety Quality R&D) and Technical Groups and Management to resolve plant issues.
- Participate and lead asset upgrades and improvements. Oversee master project schedule/timeline and gates at plant level. Develop new process layouts and documentation.
- Lead and Manage capital projects by conducting cost benefit analysis and equipment selection vendor management and process background through to implementation.
- Review and approve new equipment design lead FAT/SAT process oversee and manage commissioning process to handoff to Site.
- Work with Customer groups on Plant Trials and improvement initiatives to implement cost reduction activities (co-ordination planning briefing documentation recommendations).
- Liaise closely with Customer groups to confirm standards and results from trials tests meet required expectations.
- Validate new and existing processes with Customer groups and provide full updates (Costs drawings parts Bill of Materials etc.) as required.
- Scope project work review and approve safety risk assessments manage/audit contractor activity through to successful implementation.
- Support execution of PM activity lead optimization events and co-ordinate contractor support.
- Develop equipment and process modifications to support improvements to MTTR and MTBF metrics.
- Develop and oversee predictive maintenance activities.
- Utilize Six Sigma RCM Root Cause analysis CQV and other methodologies to support reliability improvement initiatives.
- Co-ordinate/participate in equipment design risk assessments to identify safety requirements.
- Oversee breakdown management system including troubleshooting reporting/analysis recurrence prevention.
- Demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management
What Youll Bring:
- 3 - 5 years engineering experience preferably in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment.
- Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma (mechanical / industrial / electrical).
- Professional Engineering Designation preferred.
- Well developed interpersonal skills in communication and team dynamics.
- Must have excellent computer knowledge proficient in MS Office/AutoCAD solid to advanced spreadsheet skills combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communications.
- Self-motivated and passionate individual who has a high sense of urgency thrives with a wide variety of work and can deliver consistent results on multiple priorities.
- RCM / Operational Excellence/ RCFA experience.
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- Being part of a high-performance people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe rewards excellence and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities including workshops speaker series events and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees diplomas professional certification or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
About Us:
Were 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. Lets build a better future together.
Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
Were a global food company with more than 13500 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. Were so much stronger when we know were 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.
- Doing Whats Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility
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.
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.