Full-Time

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Child Care Centre Manager
$76000-$97000
Belleville, ON (Canada)
17-04-24

Jobs Description

About Us: Lactalis Canada takes pride in being recognized as one of Forbes 2022 Canada’s Best Employers. Our commitment revolves around enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians through a diverse range of dairy products, including Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. With our products present in 94% of Canadian households, we have sustained growth through innovation and unwavering dedication to quality. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team and contribute to our continued progress. About the Opportunity: As a key leader within the Maintenance Team, the Assistant Maintenance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring excellence in all maintenance activities within the plant's operation. This involves providing leadership and staff development, creating business plans and strategies, and coordinating activities alongside the Maintenance Manager for plants with complex operations and/or large volumes. Attributes We Are Seeking: • Demonstrate leadership in improving health and safety performance, serving as a safety role model, and ensuring compliance with the corporate health & safety program. • Communicate company objectives and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to establish annual department goals. • Provide leadership and supervision to staff, including hiring, performance reviews, training, and development. • Drive technical solutions and provide leadership to maintenance teams for effective execution. • Manage the department's budget, control expenditures, and align spending with allocated resources. • Coordinate, plan, and prioritize maintenance activities to optimize plant performance, ensuring compliance with regulations and business standards. • Develop business plans to address maintenance and production-related issues, seeking appropriate approvals as necessary. • Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • Supervise contractors to ensure adherence to facility procedures and contractual requirements. • Liaise with other departments to communicate and execute maintenance plans in support of overall plant goals. • Act as a backup for the Maintenance Manager during their absence. Qualifications: • University degree in Engineering and/or a trade certificate such as Millwright or Electrician. • Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in maintenance and project engineering, with production experience being an asset. • Manufacturing experience within food-related processing and high-speed packaging systems. • Knowledge of maintenance systems, mechanical & process engineering, electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA Controls, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD. • Familiarity with sanitation requirements, dairy industry/related manufacturing knowledge, and regulatory codes. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and business systems such as SAP. What Lactalis Will Offer: Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its employees with a comprehensive benefits package and perks, including competitive compensation packages, performance-based bonuses, 4 weeks of vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension program with employer match, tuition reimbursement, volunteer days, learning and development opportunities, internal career advancement, flexible work arrangements, diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, and a commitment to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace. At Lactalis, we celebrate the uniqueness of our people and are committed to cultivating a workplace that fosters real belonging for all. We also ensure inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments to enable all individuals to contribute their full authentic selves. Please note that Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. If any of the foregoing is required, a Lactalis Canada employee will contact you after a Job Offer has been signed by you.

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