Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing - Contract

For over 60 years, Super-Pufft has been in the snack food business. Over the past two decades since the business was purchased by new ownership, Super-Pufft has grown from a small popcorn factory to having 3 state-of-the-art SQF certified facilities across Canada. The new owners brought their previous manufacturing experience and entrepreneurial nature to Super-Pufft.

Just a few years after purchasing the company, new product lines were added, to extend the range and volume of snack food offerings. The company has always been in tune with the dynamic of demand and capacity, and continues to innovate market winning products.

12 Months Contract

Main Duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance operations for Potato Chips & Kettle Chips departments as well as other utilities as required.
- Direct the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment as well as electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ensure that production and operational goals for quality, cost, safety, and service can be achieved by keeping equipment in working order
- Develop, implement and oversee schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
- Plan and manage the department's budget.
- Ensure that the facility and equipment comply with regulatory and safety codes.
- Manage inventory of replacement parts.
- Stay on call for emergency repairs of production equipment.
- Provide input into projects related to facility modification, new equipment acquisition, and/or process improvement.
- Manage the department's documentation system.
- Train or arrange for training of mechanics and other workers in coordination with the respective departmental manager, the plant manager and the human resources manager.
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and terminations.
- Responsible for Food Security and Food Defense
- Responsibility for food safety and quality. Must report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
- Must follow required Safe Operating Procedures (SOP's) as instructed by Management.
- Other related duties as per job requirements.

Required Education & Experience:
- Completion of University or College program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another related discipline.
- Several years of supervisory experience in facilities maintenance in a Food Manufacturing environment.
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD).
- Knowledge of GMP regulations is an asset.

Required Skills:
- Excellent leadership spirit.
- Electrical, schematic reading, plumbing, and mechanical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to teach and mentor; energy & willingness to learn.
- Ability to stand, sit, squat, twist, bend and manoeuvre around machinery and equipment.

Note:
This is not necessary an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the new position, Super-Pufft reserves the right to make changes as required to meet business requirements.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Our Plant Address is Super Pufft Snacks, 705 East Lake Road, NE, Airdrie, Alberta

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