Sr. Project Specialist

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Reliability Leader the Sr. Project Specialist is responsible for leading and executing reliability maintenance and capital improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance operational efficiency food safety and asset lifecycle management across the facility.

The role serves as a technical and project leadership resource within the plant coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely on time and within budget while supporting the sites reliability strategy and operational objectives.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead and execute reliability maintenance and capital improvement projects
• Support plant reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve equipment uptime reliability and operational efficiency
• Coordinate project activities from planning through commissioning and startup
• Develop and manage project scopes timelines budgets and progress reporting
• Coordinate contractors vendors procurement activities and onsite execution through schedule flexibility
• Support shutdown and outage planning coordination and execution
• Ensure compliance with all safety food safety environmental and regulatory standards
• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions
• Collaborate with Operations Maintenance Engineering and Supply Chain teams to achieve site objectives
• Support maintenance optimization and asset lifecycle management initiatives
• Maintain project documentation drawings and technical records
• Identify opportunities for standardization cost reduction and process improvement
• Support implementation of reliability best practices and maintenance standards
• Communicate project updates risks and performance metrics to site leadership
• Promote a culture of safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement

What Youll Bring:

• Strong project management and execution capability in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing capital reliability and continuous improvement projects from concept through startup
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance systems and plant operations
• Understanding of reliability methodologies including RCA PM/PdM and FMEA
• Ability to improve equipment uptime maintainability and operational performance
• Experience developing project scopes schedules budgets risk assessments and business cases
• Strong contractor vendor and stakeholder coordination capability
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Strong organizational planning and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments
• Experience supporting shutdown and outage planning and execution
• Working knowledge of automation controls and industrial systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and process drawings including P&IDs
• Experience with SAP CMMS system
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and root cause problem-solving capability
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Data-driven decision making and performance analysis capability
• Strong communication facilitation and presentation skills
• Commitment to safety leadership food safety and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership accountability and continuous improvement mindset

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:

Were 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. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were 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.

Were a global food company with approximately 10000 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. Were so much stronger when we know were 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 Whats 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.

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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1