Regional Maintenance Reliability Specialist
About The Position
Saputo is seeking a Regional Maintenance Reliability Specialist for an existing opportunity within our organization. The Reliability Specialist plays a critical part in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our production assets. With a focus on implementing best practices and utilizing cutting-edge CMMS systems, the Reliability Specialist contributes to the optimization of maintenance strategies, asset performance, and asset management practices. Expertise in reliability engineering, combined with knowledge of CMMS systems, maintenance optimization and continuous improvement, will be instrumental in driving the success of operations. We are looking for a dynamic team member with a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong analytical skills who is proficient working on multiple projects simultaneously and is equally comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team setting. This position required travelling from 25%-50% of the time in sites across Canada.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent
- 5-7 years of work experience as a Reliability Engineer or in a similar role, preferably in the food industry
- CMRP certification or equivalent is required
- Familiarity with implementing CMMS systems and Design for Reliability methods
- Experience with SCADA systems (Factory Talk) as well as data historians
- Experience with process optimization, process control, and data analysis
- Proficient use of CMMS applications. SAP PM demonstrated skills required
- Experienced in Autodesk software
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual (French / English)
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma training is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation, management and optimization of the CMMS systems, including Material Master, Standardized Spare Part List, Asset Hierarchy, and Asset Library, to ensure effective and efficient maintenance and reliability practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement maintenance strategies and programs to improve asset performance, reliability, and availability
- Analyze data and generate frequent reports to identify maintenance trends, equipment failure modes, and opportunities for improvement
- Conduct and update Equipment Criticality Ranking as well as Spare Parts Criticality Ranking towards Spare Parts Optimization efforts
- Develop and implement Preventive and Predictive Maintenance plans to optimize asset performance and extend equipment lifespan
- Work with Plant Operations team to perform Spare Parts optimization that support the above Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (Pd.M.) inspection tasks for the Highly Critical Assets
- Support Compliance requirements (e.g. Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability etc.)
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for maintenance activities to improve equipment output and reliability
- Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance, operations teams, and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, equipment modifications and support for shutdowns
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and address chronic equipment failures
- Analyze and monitor process data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization
- Assist in developing and implementing operational excellence strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in our operations
- Manage, maintain and facilitate Specifications review / Users Requirements Specifications (URS), Machine Build Review (FAT/SAT)
- Manage the obsolescence program
- Assist in the development and delivery of training programs to improve operational excellence skills and knowledge across the organization
- Support the company's commitment to environmental sustainability by identifying opportunities for reducing waste, energy consumption, and emissions
- Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in reliability engineering.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
- Group retirement plan with employer contribution
- Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
- Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
- Paid Parental Leave program
- Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
- Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
- Training and development programs
- Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
- Organized activities for employees and their families
- Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
