JOB DESCRIPTION
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager, you will Lead the Maintenance and Stores department to ensure that all policies and procedures are developed, implemented and followed regarding customer specifications, regulatory requirements and Food Safety & Quality requirements. Maintain contractor and vendor relationships.

• Salary: 95,000 - 125,000

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, heat, oil, cold storage and moving machinery.
• Physical expectations light to medium.
• Availability for after-hours support and emergency maintenance situations.
• Occasional weekend and holiday work required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend departmental and plant Daily Management meetings for the purpose of identifying focus areas for Reliability team
• Develop and oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all critical equipment.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with our Quality Assurance programs
• Ability to improve processes and implement reliability systems to optimize resource costs while meeting expectations.
• Organize staff, direct and control maintenance operations to ensure that plant objectives are achieved in an effective and efficient manner
• Manage asset requirements to ensure operational requirements are met for the whole lifecycle
• Develop implementation plans, including budget and resource plans for all Reliability/Maintenance projects
• Collaborate with Plant & Corporate Engineering Teams to optimize equipment availability
• Provide accurate forecasting and ensure adherence to departmental budgets
• Provide day-to-day leadership of team, including hiring, development and performance management
• Participate in site audits (safety and Safe Quality Foods), ensuring action items are completed on time and on budget
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades and capital projects.

Essential Job Functions
Maintenance - The goal is for Plant process equipment to have 87% uptime. This equipment includes potato receiving, front end production, packaging, boiler and refrigeration, high voltage power distribution, water, etc. The stock room for all spare parts and consumable items also falls under your direction. Focus on preventative maintenance and pro-active maintenance systems (rather than reactive).
General : Responsible for development and controlled spending of overhead budgets and Capital projects. As a member of senior management, contribute to and lead initiatives for cost reduction, employee and food safety, employee engagement, contribute to and lead initiative for cost reduction, employee and food safety, employment engagement, future planning for site, risk reduction planning, and overall development of leadership for the site.
QUALIFICATIONS

• College Diploma or University Degree is required.
• Must possess a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Irving Standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety is essential; every employee is accountable for safety, regardless of role.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)