Maintenance Manager

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction to plant maintenance function for a 24-hour 7 day a week person carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Companys policies OSHA regulations and applicable guidelines. May directly supervise employees or supervise through others.

How you will make contributions that matter ...

• Collaborates with the plant engineer and plant management team to utilize equipment to improve employee safety production quality equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
• Manages the maintenance and technical needs for the facility.
• Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems utilities buildings and grounds.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Effectively supervises the maintenance inventory clerk as it relates to purchasing of parts and part inventory to ensure budgets are adhered to and the plant is adequately stocked with the appropriate levels of parts supplies and maintenance consumables.
• Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to increase overall equipment effectiveness.
• Remains current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Shares and implements best practices within the Maintenance Department and partners with other departments to ensure plant operations are performing at acceptable performance standards.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring effective planning evaluating organizing integrating and delegating.
• Provides effective management of employees directly or indirectly through supervisors to ensure effective selection retention development disciplinary action and performance a collective bargaining agreement exists may participate in negotiations grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience skills and qualifications ...

• Bachelors degree inengineering industrial mechanical or related discipline and a minimum of5 years of progressive management experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Food Safety Practices and 5S systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications.
• Union experience preferred where collective bargaining exists.
• Experience leading and following safety/security policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select coach develop engage motivate and retain a team of employees.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Physical Demands.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a food manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers handle feel type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop bend kneel crouch or crawl; visual acuity; talk or hear and taste or smell in a wet cold and/or humid environment. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Work Environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a food manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; hazardous or caustic chemicals and exposure to electrical equipment/systems. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is required in most areas of the facility. The use of a bump cap and eye protection is required.

Salary Range: $107350.00 - $134185.00

In the USA Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella Frigo Cheese Montchevre Stella and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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