Maintenance Manager

Sleeman Breweries Ltd. • Guelph, ON

87d • CA$101,700 - CA$127,200 • Onsite

About The Position

At Sleeman Breweries, quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Your leadership will help inspire a culture where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work every day. As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the regional maintenance function to maximize equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety, quality, and customer service while supporting continuous improvement and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of food manufacturing maintenance experience, including at least 3 years of management experience.
• Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Working knowledge of food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing multidisciplinary teams and driving accountability.
• Strong change management, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and reporting capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic planning capability with the ability to balance short- and long-term business objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and standards including MOL, MOE, TSSA, ESA, and CFIA requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours that support organizational values.
• Ability to travel as required and respond outside normal working hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• experience with ERP systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct all activities of the regional maintenance department including maintenance of regional equipment, facilities, and utilities (i.e. Refrigeration, steam) and related planning to ensure the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service at the lowest cost
• Establish a maintenance work process system including work identification, planning, scheduling, execution and follow-up. Integrate a compliance measurement system, parts and supplies purchasing, inventory control, service contracts, resource allocation, and training to optimize the entire maintenance system
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace that encourages high levels of performance supported by an environment of coaching and feedback; identify and correct unsafe practices. Work with Health and Safety to establish and નવી or revised processes, as necessary
• Ensure metrics are in-place to track and monitor performance; work collaboratively with Corporate Operations to establish, implement, and standardize metrics; communicate key metrics to all department personnel; and implement corrective actions to address identified gaps. Ensure equipment is maintained to meet target efficiency and reliability standards
• Provide input to new maintenance equipment selection, design, layout and installation
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed for quality, safety, and collective agreements
• Lead and/or support strategic continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead or oversee regional maintenance related projects including setting standards, managing timelines, resourcing, and outcomes
• Manage maintenance shutdown process for region
• Act as a key liaison for and ensure compliance with municipal and provincial government regulatory issues related to the site
• As a member of the brewery leadership team, contribute to the development of the brewery vision in support of the overall vision, mission and values. Develop an annual action plan including strategies, activities and resources for the Maintenance function that support the brewery vision. Provide input to long term process improvements and planning
• Participate in the national capital expenditure process to allocate funding on a priority basis to meet regional maintenance objectives and provide support to implement capital initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the Corporate Technical function to identify gaps and improve systems (e.g., quality, food safety, health and safety, engineering)
• Develop and ensure work is performed within parameters of annual budgets for Maintenance. Work with staff to track and monitor financial performance throughout the year using the LE process. Make adjustments as required to achieve targets.
• Provide oversight to develop maintenance purchasing standards and preferred suppliers for region and to ensure the efficiency/reliability of parts and materials suppliers
• Ensure key position objectives for team are aligned with departmental and brewery goals; set expectations for staff and provide regular feedback and performance assessment/management; take action to address performance gaps
• Identify performance gaps and training needs. Work with HR and the management team to ensure appropriate training is delivered and the effectiveness is measured
• Identify and justify appropriate resources for team, and work with HR through the hiring process
• Maintain strong relationships with employees through appropriate methods of communication
• Work as part of brewery leadership team to create a culture of continuous improvement focused on health and safety, quality, efficiency, customer service and cost
• Create a culture of employee involvement where process ownership is encouraged on all levels
• Promote the company’s vision, mission, and values in order to increase employee engagement and maximize employee performance.
• Support the company’s continuous improvement initiatives to improve working conditions
• Create and annually update personal development plans for self and team; maintain current knowledge of the field
• Lead and uphold the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) by embedding its requirements into all relevant processes in their departments, ensuring adequate resources, and fostering a culture of compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Empower others and reinforcing leadership across all levels to maintain and enhance food safety performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee product credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
• Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree