The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Reliability, the Reliability Leader is responsible for implementing corporate policies and standards and establishing the Maintenance department's long-term strategy in alignment with the corporate Asset Reliability Program to meet corporate and site objectives. The Reliability Leader is the main enabler to enhance the facility’s performance and implements and manages continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in staffing, training, working practices and processes.

The Reliability Leader promotes and maintains a safe working environment through compliance with MLF’s Health and Safety Program. This includes Food Safety and Environmental compliance.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop and apply a local Maintenance 3-year plan that incorporates both strategic and budgetary elements in alignment with the corporate Asset Reliability objectives and roadmap. This includes the use of KPI’s, annual and long-term departmental plans, resource projections and communication with peers and senior management. Coach the Maintenance staff to achieve the desired results within the budget envelop.
• Responsible for completing the annual corporate Asset Reliability maturity assessment with key stakeholders, and for enhancing the program maturity by executing on identified actions.
• Manage the work identification and optimization process, including the planning, scheduling, execution, and follow-up elements as well as the application of life cycle management principles, asset performance monitoring and Maintenance’s participation in supplier relationships. Ensure communication between involved parties, monitor performance and the development and management of corrective action plans.
• Manage the work prioritization process, monitor, and audit Maintenance department performance and work request and work order generation by maintenance and non-maintenance staff.
• Partner wish Production and Sanitation to maximize the facility’s performance by ensuring good communication for found work and for work status.
• Manage the maintenance work planning and scheduling processes and ensure proper staffing levels and clear delineation between roles. Audit results and coach as needed.
• Participate in the weekly planning and scheduling meetings
• Establish work load criteria to maximize work completion and schedule compliance.
• Accountable for post Preventive Maintenance (PM) and completed Work Order quality reviews.
• Manage the maintenance work execution process. Establish and maintain escalation criteria for late work, ensure the presence and use of visual boards and ongoing communication exists between responsible parties.
• Work with Engineering to identify CapEx projects. Provide guidance to ensure that all new assets are accompanied by the appropriate maintenance strategy.
• Accountable for the department’s use of formal work identification methodologies in the development and evolution of the maintenance programs and when a significant failure occurs.
• Establish maintenance strategy (preventive, condition-based, and predictive) equipment data infrastructure (hierarchies, bills of material, criticality, and spares) in SAP.
• Establish/manage a process to review the existing maintenance strategy (preventive, condition-based, predictive) when the equipment or operating practices change or when the equipment does not meet performance objectives.
• Accountable for the application of a condition monitoring and predictive technologies to meet the site's business goals and objectives.
• Accountable for the application of the site's documented equipment life cycle process including use of lifecycle cost models.
• Responsible for the failure management reporting, reviewing and resolution process.
• Enable the enhancement of the facility’s performance.
• Manage the assets performance in alignment with corporate Sustainability and Carbon Management strategy.
• Develop, document and apply a development and succession plan for all Maintenance roles including a mentor/apprentice program.
• Ensure that new personnel are provided on the job systems training for the role which they are hired.
• Define and maintain roles and responsibilities for all roles in the Maintenance Department.
• Manage performance reviews and goal setting based on the development and succession plan.
• Lead a formal weekly meeting with Maintenance, MRO and Operations to review downtime and plan the following week's maintenance activities.
• Oversees the facilities maintenance program including oversight of our Central Utilities Plant processes and people.
• Manage Maintenance's role in work relations between Maintenance, Reliability, MRO and Operations, Six Sigma and Engineering.
• Develop a Materials Management strategy designed to support the planned maintenance operations.
• Conduct regular Materials/Inventory Management and Warehouse Management strategy sessions and manage the warehouse returns process.
• Manage and support a continuous improvement process within the Maintenance department and in collaboration with other departments
• Actively promote the collection and management of knowledge on the equipment health, performance and best practices within the Maintenance department and with other internal and external groups.
• Accountable for tracking, understanding, and improving departmental KPIs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledgeable Maintenance Manager with at least 5 years of experience in a Maintenance management role applying proven Maintenance best practices in a fast pace industrial environment
• A technical diploma is required, while an Engineering degree is preferred
• Familiar with using a CMMS system and with applying Standard Operating Procedures in his/her work
• Follows company policies, standards and guidelines as they apply to all activities
• Strong leadership and communication skills, works well in a team environment, is responsible and is open to change
• Results oriented and quality driven

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:

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 are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

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.

• Doing What’s 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 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.