Hamilton/Niagara Region Client Hiring for Maintenance Manager at Hamilton, ON Full Time

Summary

Our client, located in the Hamilton/Niagara region, is currently seeking a ‘hands on’ Maintenance Manager for its food processing plant. The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all plant equipment and facility are working at optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Plant Operations Manager, ensure all equipment is properly installed
• Working with internal and external maintenance personnel, repair, test, adjust, and maintain all plant equipment (refrigeration systems, pumps, ventilation, conveyors, water treatment, etc.) as needed
• Direct preventative maintenance and safety inspection program for all equipment.
• Continue to develop and improve standards to meet health and safety compliance.
• Maintain records on all maintenance and repairs to machines and facility
• Monitor and control supplies. Order supplies and tools as necessary. Prepare documents for equipment purchases
• Prioritize and assign work as required
• Ensure that all work being performed, is monitored to be cost effective and completed in a timely manner.
• Provide safety leadership and coach team members in the achievement and maintenance of safety standards

• Develop and implement standards and procedures that meet all statutory/regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Refrigeration “B” license or Certification as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) would be an asset
• Bachelor Degree – technical discipline
• Experience with food processing, CFIA and HACCP would be an asset
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements
• Working experience in Electrical, Mechanical (pumps, compressors, conveyors, etc.), Hydraulics, and Pneumatics, and welding
• 5+ years’ experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment (food processing preferred) with a proven track record in outstanding results
• 2-4 years’ experience in a leadership role preferred
• Must be willing to work in unfavorable conditions (live processing ‘by-products’, sanitation, wet, cold, hot, etc.)
• Knowledge & experience in Preventive Maintenance and Recording Systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Possesses sound knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing equipment
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to delegate and hold people accountable for results/satisfactory completion of tasks

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No