Maintenance manager Jobs in Thorold, ON

About SunOpta

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels across North America.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the necessary maintenance duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety and production maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. This can include all production equipment, HVAC, mixers, conveyors, wrappers, tanks, motors, pumps, dock maintenance, building maintenance and any other item required by management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize the Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) including predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory and down‑time trending by equipment and frequency
• Ensure accurate log of PMP
• Enhance equipment performance, recommending and implementing improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce downtime.
• Identify and repair problematic parts of a machine by running tests to ensure repairs are made or by installing new parts
• Help manage maintenance parts procurement and budget
• Collaborate with cross‑functional groups including Production, Human Resource, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Finance to meet production targets.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve machines and plant equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Model, for the maintenance department, a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Showcase flexibility and a "whatever it takes" attitude to get the job done right, including being on‑call nights and weekends.
• Assist in executing the production schedule and supply the needs of Operations.
• Ensures effective Maintenance safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.
• Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements.
• Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non‑compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• The backup for this role is an alternate Production Maintenance Technician (Level III or higher).
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge and Skills

Additional Considerations

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Permanent, Full‑time Shift premiums Benefits Employee Assistance Program RRSP Matching Program Paid Time Off Company Events

SunOpta Overview

SunOpta (Nasdaq : STKL) (TSX : SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value‑added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant‑based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life™. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors : Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer‑Centricity, and Problem‑Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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