Reliability Leader (Director Level)

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Site Leader, this role will oversee the implementation all maintenance, automation and engineering long-term strategies and programs aligned with corporate asset reliability & site objectives. Key responsibilities to include, however not limited to, operational equipment maintenance budget, management of continuous improvement initiatives, implement modern manufacturing principles and oversee staffing, training, work practices and processes.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 27. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop, implement, and execute maintenance and maintenance-related strategies aligned with Operations Excellence System (OES) principles.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical direction on site initiatives related to reliability, automation, and engineering.
• Lead the development of strategies and tactics focused on reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee and manage the annual budgets for the reliability, automation, and engineering departments.
• Define and implement management processes for reliability, automation, and engineering, including documentation and change control, to comply with customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and purchasing requirements.
• Manage third-party services supporting reliability, automation, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate and execute site capital projects through continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and engineering initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment, performance assessments, and development of both direct and indirect reports.
• Support people strategies by coaching, training, and developing reliability and engineering team members.
• Actively engage with the Joint Health & Safety Committee to promote workplace safety.
• Lead industrial engineering efforts in developing and maintaining labor standards, capability studies, layouts, manning charts, mass balance assessments, and process simulations.
• Foster a positive working culture by embodying and promoting MLF core values.
• Demonstrate an active involvement/commitment to a progressive health and safety program and food safety program.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post secondary education required.
• A minimum of 5 yrs of maintenance reliability leadership experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a food processing industry.
• Ability to develop and implement maintenance, reliability, and engineering strategies aligned with operational excellence principles and company standards.
• Strong knowledge in reliability engineering, automation systems, and capital project management.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and coordinating third-party services effectively.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and performance management to build a high-performing reliability and engineering team.
• Experience in leading and applying lean manufacturing concepts.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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