Operations Manager

Sobeys • Stellarton, NS

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers. Sobeys Inc. is a proudly Canadian company with a family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates, operating over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under various banners like Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. The mission is to nurture great experiences, families, communities, and employees. This specific role is located in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, at Big 8 Beverages. Big 8 Beverages has been providing high-quality water and soft drinks since 1986, with its Big 8 Spring Water sourced from a pristine underwater aquifer in Valley, Nova Scotia. The company operates a state-of-the-art 48,000 square foot manufacturing facility with ample warehousing, which is SQF certified and follows the CBWA protocol for water standards. Big 8 Beverages is also a leader in Extended Producer Responsibility Initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience operating and maintaining blow molding, production, and packaging equipment
• Holder of Nova Scotia Power Engineer Licence (minimum R2 – Refrigeration Plant Operator, Second Class)
• Experience in water treatment systems, including beverage-grade water quality management
• Red Seal Certified Millwright

Responsibilities

• Maintain Preventative Maintenance Program as per Safety and SQF requirements
• Maintain Building Maintenance Program as per Safety and SQF requirements
• Implement and maintain a parts management system
• Create workorders and assign to staff where required
• Work with equipment suppliers to obtain required parts and services
• Create an annual budget for maintenance
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine work procedures
• Install, align, dismantle, and relocate industrial machinery and equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and implement effective solutions
• Maintain and troubleshoot power transmission systems and programmable logic controls (PLCs)
• Operate tools and equipment including hoists, cranes, lathes, grinders, and welding equipment
• Fabricate parts as required to support maintenance and equipment modifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on machinery and systems
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to minimize production disruptions
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety regulations and food safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth
• Paid Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees