Director of Engineering and Technical Services
About The Position
The Director of Engineering & Technical Services is accountable for the effective delivery of maintenance & engineering function for all facilities across the organization. The key responsibilities are ensuring the level of reliability required to attain planned production levels while containing costs through the employment of the most effective maintenance resources. This position will lead equipment reliability and functionality to support the achievement of uptime and productivity targets while ensuring the delivery of cost, health & safety, environmental, quality, and human resource objectives are met. The director will further ensure compliance with Corporate Principles & Guidelines and applicable State, Provincial and Federal legislation.
Requirements
- Post secondary education in a technical field required – bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
- Minimum ten (10) years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Experience in 5S & LEAN methodologies that improve equipment uptime, reduce time, motion, and overall waste.
- Demonstrated success developing, implementing & optimizing reliability maintenance systems and processes.
- Excellent leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach and develop team members to a higher level of performance.
- A strong background in developing and managing budgets.
- Demonstrated planning, organizing and problem-solving ability.
- Exemplary communication skills, both written and oral, as well as highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
- Must be an influential leader with a collaborative management style and ability to motivate others.
- Must possess the drive and energy to fit into a fast-paced, high-growth culture with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Able to work in a team environment with individuals of all leadership styles, personalities, and career levels.
- Must be able to handle sensitive issues with tact and maintain strict confidentiality of private information.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a GMP (food grade) facility considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient and cost-effective management of the overall maintenance, engineering and reliability processes and activities in order to assure maximum equipment reliability and assets preservation.
- Ensure all planned capex, maintenance and reliability projects are implemented on time, on budget and meet the stated objective.
- Leverage LEAN Maintenance Principles to design, implement and foster sustainable predictive, preventative, asset care programs and equipment downtime to ensure equipment is functioning at optimal levels for optimal operational success.
- Lead, develop and deliver a state-of-the-art Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering approach that is scalable to meet the needs of a fast-growing company with sizable expansion plans.
- Ensure capital, maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met and variances explained with appropriate action taken as required.
- Ensure that your team takes health & safety considerations with a paramount approach in the day-to-day execution of their work.
Benefits
- company-paid benefits
- RRSP matching
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
