Maintenance Manager - Cambridge, ON

Stampede Culinary Partners is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading foodservice distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments.

Since its beginning, Stampede has been guided by one very simple principle: Customer Satisfaction.

Our mission is to provide our customers with the best quality meat or vegetable-based products. Our ability to satisfy this mission depends largely on Stampede's greatest asset-its employees!

Our Company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily; Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation.

• Responsible for overseeing and motivating maintenance employees in all areas including safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Establish priorities, goals, and take strategic actions to ensure the effective operations of machinery/equipment within the production facility.
• Oversee the development and administration of all maintenance programs.
• Assist with resolving work problems or assist maintenance personnel in solving technical issues.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support maintenance personnel in a constructive and respectful manner. In addition, administer progressive disciplinary measures to those who have been found in violation of the company's policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendation regarding working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency, as needed.
• Help ensure there is an adequate inventory of tools, supplies and parts for repairing machinery/equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing all repair and installation activities.
• Inspect completed work assignments to ensure they meet manufacturer and compliance standards.
• Perform regular inspections of machinery/equipment with respect to safety issues including, ground and trip hazards, non-functioning lights, broken pieces along with exposed wiring.
• Maintain machinery/equipment through established preventative maintenance program (PM).
• Act as a liaison between the company and service providers.
• Assist with preparing maintenance schedules and forecast the estimate time required for maintenance personnel to complete work assignments.
• Assist with managing and submitting work orders.
• Assist with enforcing guidelines (ISO, HACCP, and GMP) and ensure compliance with all applicable food safety standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that maintenance personnel wear and utilize all safety equipment correctly as needed.
• Participate and/or support in all internal and external maintenance audits.
• Assist with development of SOP's and LOTO procedures for new and existing machinery/equipment.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years' experience working in the manufacturing industry in a leadership role (food manufacturing experience is considered a strong asset).
• At least 3 years' experience working in a maintenance role (food manufacturing experience considered a strong asset).
• Post-secondary education in a related field or trade is an asset
• A continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated experience in LEAN manufacturing is considered a strong asset.
• Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and third-party software).
• Must be willing to work off hours/weekends (if required)
• Strong working knowledge process safety management and preventative maintenance program.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cooperation and teamwork within the workplace.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence are an asset.
• Previous experience working in a unionized work environment is considered an asset.
• Able to work in a cool environment (we mean that both ways- we're awesome and our plant is kept at a cool 2-4-degree temperature).
• A creative problem solver, who enjoys engaging in challenging activities.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

We thank all that apply but will only contact those we wish to interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stampede Culinary Partners Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Stampede if you require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.