Maintenance Manager

Main Functions

The Maintenance Manager will oversee all installations, repairs, and upkeep of plant operations. This individual will lead a team of technicians, manage maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational standards. Ensuring efficient and safe operations to meet product specs and customer demands.

• Maintain and develope new as needed preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance staff and contractors.
• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with other departments to support production and operational goals.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Vendor review and qualification.
• Procurement of equipment and spare sparts.

Technical skills

Required

• B.S. degree in maintenance related field and/or five years experience in technical maintenance areas: electrical, instrument repairs, mechanical, HVAC, etc.
• Good supervisory, leadership and organizational skills.
• Understanding of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and P&ID's
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills.

An asset

• Knowledge of equipment and processes related to site fermentation, blending, spray drying, roller drying, agglomeration, packaging and ultra filtration highly
• Experience in regulatory compliance.
• Experience in CMS (Computerized Maintenance Programs).
• Journeyman technical experience highly preferred.

Personal abilities

Required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Promote a healthy work environment through good employee relations.
• Manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Manage Preventative Maintenance program.
• Manage work order program.

General criteria

Required

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• May be required to enter confined space and work at heights above 4 feet.
• On-call weekend and off shift availability as necessary to provide operational management support.
• Ensure employees adhere to OSHA and food safety requirements.

An asset

• PSM program knowledge to ensure regulatory compliance.

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand's Bio-Ingredients business unit has decades of experience as a quality yeast producer for the savory, health, and biotech industries.

We produce a wide range of products including yeast extracts, inactive yeasts and their derivatives for flavour enhancers, enriched mineral and vitamin yeasts for the health supplement and health food markets, and high-grade yeast extracts for the biotech industry. These products are propelled across the globe thanks to our impressive reach and a large dedicated team that serves our customers worldwide.

The Bio-Ingredients team is proud of the strong partnerships it has forged with its clients, relying on trust and cooperation in order to develop custom solutions for each individual business. Check out the available career opportunities in North America and several European countries.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.