Food Industry Careers | Plant Maintenance Manager Job in Brooks, Alberta

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principle duties currently include:

· Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.

· Initiative plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital.

· Maintain the plant Preventative Maintenance Records. Send out maintenance schedules on a weekly basis.

· Responsible for all physical plant facilities, systems and equipment.

· Identify and monitor issues as they arise and implement solutions.

· Preparation of Engineering and Maintenance Department operating budgets.

· Project supervision, scheduling and overall responsibility for both small and major capital projects.

· Ongoing participation in and support of the Processing Operating Systems.

· Mentor and supervise the activities of technical and administrative staff with approximately 7 direct reports and 14 indirect reports as well as external service providers.

· Ensure safety and environmental compliance for buildings, equipment and staff.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

XL Foods Inc., Canada’s largest Canadian owned beef packing facility is currently recruiting an experienced Plant Engineering Manager for our meat processing facilities in Brooks, Alberta.
Reporting to the Complex Manager, the Plant Engineering Manager plays a critical role in the Maintenance department and it role in XL Lakeside Packers productivity.

Qualifications

·         The ideal candidate will have extensive working knowledge of the beef processing industry.

·         An individual with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (P.Eng. or EIT) or a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) would be an asset. Or an individual with or an equivalent combination of applicable management and practical experience in the beef plant environment holding a relevant trade certificate in power engineering, electrical or mechanical trades.

·         5 years management experience together with a minimum 5 years maintenance experience ideally in a food processing plant, but will consider a highly regulated large industrial or manufacturing environment.

·         Maintenance experience will ideally include: preventative maintenance, Powerhouse, facilities, equipment, machinery, PLC controls in a lean manufacturing environment.

·         Extensive experience maintaining & managing building services/systems using contractors & staff.

·         Proven knowledge of building & fire codes, health & safety standards.

·         Demonstrate understanding of fiscal management principles including interpretation of financial statements, budget planning and variance control.

·         Demonstrate strong computer skills (systems, AutoCAD & MS Office).

·         Experience with quality improvement and risk management processes an asset.

·         Proven leadership and people management skills in a high paced, multicultural environment and

·         Self-motivated and results-oriented team player with strong people skills.

JOB INFORMATION

Seniority Level:

Management / Supervisory

Union or Non-Union:

Both equally

What shift is this position:

N/A

Specific product expertise required:

Meat - Beef

Base Salary:

Competitive

Bonus:

Benefits:

Competitive

Other Compensation:

American citizens are eligible to apply and for the right candidate, relocation expenses may be offered. If you are interested in this challenging opportunity in Brooks, please forward your resume, including your salary expectations to: Human Resources XL Foods Inc. #303, 13220 St. Albert Trail Edmonton, AB T5L 4W1 Email: hr@nbinc.com Fax : (780) 479-8469

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