Maintenance - Maintenance Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance programs. The ideal candidate must be results-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of plant maintenance budget activities.
• Responsible for ensuring all chemicals, lubricants, etc. entering the facility meet food safety guidelines.
• Directs the maintenance team on repairs necessary to ensure safe food manufacturing practices are met.
• Ensure complete and accurate records related to all GMP and HACCP activities are maintained including documentation of amendments to the Programs.
• Ensures periodic inspections of equipment and systems are completed to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Supervises repairs/projects carried out by Contractors and ensures the quality of their work and their adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow-ups.
• Enforces the company's current policies and procedures and the occupational health and safety program, in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulations.
• Recognize, support and commit to the facility food safety and quality assurance program.
• Responsible for managing 3 shifts of maintenance employees.
• Maintaining programs including LOTO, Safeguarding, Work Orders, etc.
• Oversees all preventative maintenance programs to ensure smooth running of the manufacturing process through the use of the computerized maintenance management system.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• A Red Seal Millwright license with extensive experience OR a mechanical engineer/engineering technician with 5-10 years of previous experience.
• Ability to manage capital projects and daily maintenance activity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule to meet plant requirements.
• Basic knowledge of food safety.

Each of us at Exceldor cooperative has a single purpose : excelling in the poultry industry. Every day. And at every level.