Maintenance Manager (We will support Relocation Expenses), Maple Leaf Foods INC. Job Vacancy in Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Vacancy: Maintenance Manager (We will support Relocation Expenses)
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

An exciting opportunity to join Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, we are looking to hire an experienced Maintenance leader, a strategic thinker who has a proven track record of leading large teams in complex environments while delivering winning results. In addition to providing leadership to the maintenance team, this position works closely with the Production Team, ensuring that the plant is operating smoothly and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

. Provide ongoing leadership and direction to the Maintenance Supervisory team, MRO Purchaser, Maintenance Planner, Project Supervisor, Store Keeper and the hourly Maintenance team (unionized employees) within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
. Oversees large capital projects management.
. Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment through use of excellent interpersonal skills, team building and fostering, 2-way communication with all departments.
. Actively involved in/committed to a progressive Health and Safety Programs, by ensuring good housekeeping practices are followed.
. Actively engaged in Energy Plan - identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting their implementation.
. Ensure Maintenance Department is in compliance with various government regulations including Environmental, HACCP, CFIA, and Health and Safety and maintain all relevant documentation.
. Provide guidance to direct reports so that Standard Operating Procedures are established, understood, followed and any deviations are noted as well as taking appropriate corrective action.
. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, managing, and tracking departmental budgets and capital.
. Continuous support, achievement and commitment towards Six Sigma principles. Continuously improve the manufacturing process by identifying opportunities for improvement.
. Develop Preventive and Proactive maintenance programs to minimize reactive work and unscheduled equipment outages. Target continuous sustainable reductions in mechanical downtime and costs.

Job Qualifications:

. The successful applicant will have at least 5 years of Industrial Maintenance Management and at least 2 years Project Management experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
. Preference will be given to candidates with a University education in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or College diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Technology. Professional Engineer, Engineering Degree/Diploma preferred.
. Must have strong project management skills.
. Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
. A hands-on, process oriented individual with exceptional proven leadership and managerial skills
. Able to make decisions utilizing sound judgment and analytical skills in a timely manner
. Well developed written and verbal communication skills, and ability to deal with a variety of front-line industrial relations issues.
. HACCP knowledge and experience an asset
. Knowledge of CFIA and Environmental regulations/requirements
. Previous experience with Six Sigma an asset
. Should have strong technical skills and be computer literate, including Microsoft Office software.

How to Apply:
Website: www.mapleleaf.ca

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