Reliability Director

Are you looking to work with a national company that prides itself in producing quality food for Canadians? We are Searching for a strategic partner to lead a world-class manufacturing facility? Our client, a leader in the food processing industry with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, is looking for a Reliability Director.
This isn't just a maintenance role; it is a high-impact leadership position designed for a strategist who can bridge the gap between long-term reliability and day-to-day operational excellence. This role is located in Winnipeg, MB and has relocation assistance.

Advantages
This organization prides itself on a "people-first" culture. In addition to a competitive salary, the package includes:
Immediate Security: Comprehensive health, wellness, and mental health benefits starting on Day 1.
Future Planning: A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching from the start.
Continuous Growth: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal learning programs (workshops, speaker series, and certifications).
Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days annually to support causes close to your heart.

Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Site Leader, the successful candidate will own the implementation of all maintenance, automation, and engineering strategies. You will be the architect of asset reliability, ensuring that site objectives are met through modern manufacturing principles and a culture of continuous improvement.
Core Mandate
Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute maintenance strategies aligned with Operations Excellence System (OES) principles.
Financial Stewardship: Direct the annual budgets for reliability, automation, and engineering departments.
Operational Engineering: Lead industrial engineering efforts, including labor standards, mass balance assessments, and process simulations.
Capital Management: Coordinate and execute site capital projects focused on equipment reliability and modern automation.
Compliance & Safety: Implement change control and management processes that satisfy regulatory, food safety, and purchasing requirements.

Qualifications
Our client is seeking a seasoned leader who possesses a blend of technical mastery and people-centric management.
Required Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Leadership: Minimum of 5 years in a maintenance reliability leadership role.
Industry Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically within food processing.
Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of reliability engineering, automation systems, and Lean Manufacturing. SAP
Soft Skills: Proven ability to build high-performing teams through performance management and professional development.

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Kristy Weckl kristy.weckl@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.