Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance and factory-related activities and services to ensure efficient operation and minimize down time within the Potato Processing/Manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is passionate about leading large, diverse teams, maintenance, and reliability. You will have the opportunity to manage projects to ensure continuous quality improvement to reduce cost and maximize productivity. Ideally, you will encourage and facilitate new and innovative thinking, especially related to maintenance and engineering initiatives. You will have the ability to help lead with capex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets direction and mandate for Maintenance Departments in promotion and support of BRC auditing in promoting product safety, legality, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads Maintenance Management Team to deliver site equipment reliability, including maintenance planning, mechanical, electrical, boiler and refrigeration departments.
• Member of the Plant Leadership Team.
• Inputs to overall direction of plant and policy.
• Coaches Maintenance Leadership Team on World Class Maintenance systems and processes.
• Advises, facilitates interpersonal skills and communication.
• Develops organizational structure and resources to deliver effective and efficient team direction and rapid decision making.
• Responsible for developing long term vision for the department, one to five years that aligns with plant direction.
• Sets goals, objectives, and actions for self and direct reports to meet the vision.
• Ensures Maintenance systems and processes are in place and functioning properly to meet complex requirements (short term, long term, and turnaround) 100% accountable for the overall performance of the Maintenance Department, the safety of its members and their actions.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

• 10+ years related experience and/or training
• Industrial Maintenance experience required
• Motivated, thoughtful, servant-leader
• Preferably experience in a food-manufacturing environment
• Ability to be “on-call” as needed

Job Requisition ID: 9982

Travel Required: None

Location(s): FG Plant – Portage la Prairie

Country: Canada

** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**