The Opportunity:

Be part of an organization with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth! Maple Leaf Foods is advancing this collective vision by being guided by core Leadership Values and is the world’s first major carbon neutral food company! As an organization we are also committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging by building, investing in, and recognizing teams of remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to include every voice in a highly collaborate environment.

The Asset Reliability Program-Sites Manager will supervise the person in this position, who will be part of the Asset Reliability Group. This is a corporate team that aims to create a competitive edge by fostering a world-class asset performance culture that uses the best asset management and reliability practices, technology, and leadership. This team assists 25+ manufacturing facilities across the North America network. The main responsibility of this role is to oversee a portfolio of up to 12 manufacturing facilities across north America and help design and implement our Asset Reliability strategy, which will transform Maple Leaf Foods' reliability and maintenance program to world class standards.
 
The Asset Reliability Specialist will work closely with the Asset Reliability Group, as well as plant maintenance staff and corporate teams from different areas (such as Information Solutions, Food Safety, Finance, Engineering, Sustainability and Operations excellence). The incumbent will help improve the daily operations by increasing capacity and uptime, improving customer service, lowering maintenance costs, extending asset lifecycle, and minimizing environmental, food safety and health and safety risks.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 17. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Responsible for all Corporate Asset Reliability initiatives across 3 areas:
People

• Helping the plants with ongoing projects; monitor progress and ensure training works well.
• Lead internal/external training programs for all maintenance employees (technicians, planners, supervisors, managers)
• Lead and coordinate Quarterly Asset Reliability Updates, Lunch & Learns
• Assist plants in doing Skill Assessments and making development plans for Maintenance Academy
• Manage & maintain communication with other functional teams (IS, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Sustainability) through regular follow-ups.

2. Process

• Conduct yearly Asset Reliability Maturity Assessment/audit, collaborate with the plant management to create yearly action plans to address maturity gaps; assist plants in finishing action plans; track monthly progress, forecast end-of-year progress status; create monthly reporting to the 1-up.
• Review and track plants’ Control Plans; take corrective actions/recommendation if plants are off track/noncompliance; help plants in staying on target.
• Generate weekly downtime reports and insights for the network.
• Perform monthly plant check-ins on Action Plans, Control Plans, metrics, new capital projects, reliability support projects.
• Coordinate between OEM/Corp Project Engineering/Plants to ensure maintenance and lifecycle requirements are met by the OEMs on new equipment purchase.
• Improve or create maintenance process workflows (e.g., IPSECA workflow) by collecting business requirements, performing gap analysis, developing recommendations, and implementing solutions by creating standards, SOPs, guides and delivering training.
• Perform analytics by collecting and analyzing available data from CMMS (SAP Plant Maintenance) and other sources in Excel and other tools using bigdata and data science principles; create automated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards and tracking tools using Microsoft PowerBI. Monitor to improve plant performance and identify opportunities for improvements by providing recommendations.
• Participate/facilitate Asset Reliability workshops for failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), preventive maintenance optimization (PMO)

3. Systems

• Help develop and implement new technologies such as mobility (iPads), smart glasses, automated visual scheduling tools, building automation systems, asset intelligence management (PdM-IIoT), barcoding and annual SAP enhancements.
• Train/support on best practices for CMMS (SAP-EAM) data such as functional location hierarchies, preventive maintenance routines and equipment bill of materials.
• Lead, support & join in special projects (e.g., plant support projects, new equipment purchases, etc.)
• Perform other duties as needed to facilitate and support our corporate strategy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Engineering degree in a related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mining, Metals & Material, and Industrial preferred) from an accredited university (official transcripts required)
• Registration, or eligibility to immediately register with PEO (EIT or P.Eng. required)
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Project Management Professional designation or demonstrated project management experience using PMP/SCRUM/Six Sigma methods.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or PEMAC certification (MMP, AMP) or equivalent
• Experience with implementing and/or knowledge of maintenance and reliability concepts.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) particularly SAP-PM
• Advanced software skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio is required.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI is an asset.
• High-energy, self-starter who is people-oriented, outgoing, and comfortable in public speaking, with superb communication & interpersonal skills.
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset, thrive on innovative/critical thinking, with intense curiosity challenging the status quo.
• Highly results oriented, extremely organized, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Outstanding team player/team builder to maintain strong working relationships.
• Highly adaptable to constant change and comfortable in a very fast-paced environment
• Able to discuss concepts, manage change, and influence decision making.
• Excel in writing, presenting, and discussing technical concepts fluently in English. 
• 50% in office and hybrid, 50% at plants which includes cold environments depending on the plant.
• Up to 50% travel

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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