About The Position

The Maintenance Team Lead plays a key role in supporting Griffith Foods Canada’s operational performance and profitability by leading the maintenance team and ensuring maintenance operations are carried out safely, effectively, and efficiently. The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for supervising maintenance activities, coordinating preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring all maintenance and repair work is completed in a timely manner to support operational excellence. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

  • Specialized training from a recognized Community College program (3-year Community College program or equivalent) and/or a valid Electrical 309A or Millwright 433A Journeyman’s license.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including comprehension of instructions, correspondence, and memos, and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • 5+ years of experience in a food, food ingredient, beverage or liquids, pet food, pharmaceutical or specialty chemical production environment.
  • Must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in Canada.
  • This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties.

Nice To Haves

  • Trade certification with dual-ticket qualifications preferred, including both a 433A Canadian Millwright License and an Ontario 309A Electrical Construction & Maintenance License
  • 3 years of experience and/or training in a CFIA-regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

  • Report maintenance activities, equipment issues, and project updates to the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Lead and support maintenance team members by providing training, technical guidance, and necessary resources.
  • Coordinate and oversee maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion.
  • Communicate daily with all departments to address equipment and facility needs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor maintenance performance, including work quality, response times, reporting, and completion of preventative maintenance programs.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, security, and company policies, and participate in audits and inspections.
  • Manage contractors and external service providers to ensure work is completed to company standards and requirements.
  • Support maintenance budgeting by assisting with cost control, equipment evaluations, parts procurement, and capital planning.
  • Complete and maintain required maintenance, safety, regulatory, and audit documentation and reports.

Benefits

  • Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
  • Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
  • Education reimbursement program.
  • Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
  • Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Annual wellness allowance.
  • Annual incentive.
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