The Opportunity:

Oversees the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies and services, ensuring efficient and cost-effective sourcing, inventory management, and supplier relationships

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Execution of MRO planning and management best practices in day-to-day operations
• Manage purchasing of maintenance-related spare parts inventory, consumables and services
• Manage sourcing and development of alternative suppliers and set up new vendors in the MLF systems.
• Develop and implement MRO procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery times.
• To implement preferred or mandatory supply arrangements dictated by corporate purchasing
• Identifies, evaluates, and manages relationships with MRO suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance.
• Monitors and manages MRO inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock to meet operational needs while minimizing holding costs.
• Oversees the entire MRO procurement process, from requisition to payment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage new part creation and extension requests
• Conducts cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improvement in MRO spending.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to accurately forecast MRO needs based on equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and operational demands. Analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to reduce MRO expenses while maintaining quality standards.
• Analyzes MRO spending data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Responsible for analyzing and reporting MRO metrics to plant and corporate leadership as required
• Oversee the development of plant-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MRO purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
• May lead or supervise a team of MRO buyers and MRO Coordinators
• Manage, coach, and mentor storekeepers, purchasers, receivers, coordinators
• Provide oversight, guidance, training, and support to staff
• Works with various departments, including sanitation and operations, to understand their needs and ensure effective procurement.
• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and processes that facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management

What You’ll Bring:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in an MRO purchasing, MRO inventory, or maintenance management role in a
• manufacturing facility. Food manufacturing an asset
• College Diploma in purchasing/inventory management
• Certification in supply chain or procurement management
• Strong and effective negotiation skills
• Strong and effective personnel management skills (work assignment, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Ability to delegate, collaborate, and resolve conflict
• Strong team building and motivating skills
• Ability to develop team competencies
• Strong knowledge of MRO parts and warehouse management
• Experienced in ERP/MRP systems. Strong SAP knowledge an asset
• Able to quickly learn new software and new processes
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills, an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment,
• with strong attention to detail are required skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Good understanding of food processing and regulatory requirements is an asset
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

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.
• 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’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.