Maintenance Manager

Wonderbrands, is a leading North American bakery (formerly Weston Foods, fresh and frozen businesses) with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads, and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries in North America and makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.

Summary The Maintenance Leader – Manager assumes the role of a technical leader and has overall responsibility of the maintenance team for ensuring timely and quality repair of equipment, execution of preventative maintenance and plant machinery to minimize downtime for safe and efficient operation. The incumbent of this position will also provide direction to third‑party contractors and work with the company’s maintenance team to ensure necessary support for the bakery. The role takes initiatives to ensure operations are in compliance with safety standards and environmental practices.

Location Calgary, AB Salary Range $120K - $130K Primary Responsibilities Manage, coach, and train new team members and empower the maintenance team. Assess contractor skill requirements and liaise with contractors to provide assistance needed. Own maintenance deliverables as assigned within the planning, assessment, installation and testing of new equipment, methods and/or products.

Use information tools to look for opportunities to improve line efficiency, trends, and drive bakery priorities. Track and eliminate causes of downtime. Lead smaller‑scope process improvements to achieve specific measurable goals.

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment failures. Direct and lead maintenance staff in everyday scheduling, preventative maintenance, repair of all production equipment and resolve equipment‑related issues. Maintain equipment and parts inventory using available resources to continuously minimize downtime and organize the Maintenance Workshop.

Provide technical leadership necessary to ensure the service and installation meets or exceeds objectives. Ensure the PM program is robust and is updated regularly with changing equipment and company standards. Comply with our Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan and SQF Level 2 certification requirements.

Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative environment for employees through effective communications between work teams, shifts and other functional areas. Support Bakery Team Leader in submitting Capitol Requests and work with Engineering to ensure proper pricing and scope of work is correct on submissions. Ensure all aspects of equipment maintenance meet food safety standards.

Schedule and supervise major equipment repairs, overhauls, and rebuilding to ensure that it is fully operational and safe to operate and within schedule requirements. Monitor and report on the site’s environmental conditions and practices and recommend actions for improvements and conformity. Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience Bachelor of Engineering or College Diploma (DEC) in a technical field. At least 3‑5 years of experience managing and supervising maintenance in a production facility (food preferred). Conduct work with integrity, abiding and upholding the Code of Conduct and Company Core Values (Integrity, Commitment, Courage and Growth).

Solid skills in mechanics and electrics. Familiarity with automated process/packaging technology is an asset. Experience working in a computerized preventative maintenance program, an asset.

Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook and experience with ERP/BPCS systems). A decision maker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. A leader with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills who interacts easily with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team.

Core Competencies Customer and Product Centricity – Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre. Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability – Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrates tolerance for speed and uncertainty. Team Work and Collaboration – Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity.

Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration. Relentless obsession with continuous improvement – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.

Drives Execution – Takes risks, learns from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands‑on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results. Leadership Competencies Energizes and Mobilizes Team Members.

Team Member Selection – Takes ownership for selecting the right talent for the right role. Team Member Development – Continually develops and upgrades team members; coaching and sharing knowledge and experience, uses appropriate style and methods in enabling the team to be successful. Team Member Engagement – Creates an environment where people enjoy working hard toward achieving mission, including creating an environment of fun and celebration while delivering results.

Creates Winning Relationships. Performance and Development Feedback – Communicates clear performance expectations, providing feedback in a straightforward and timely manner. Empowerment – Delegates effectively, providing support and opportunities for growth through empowering others.

Change Management – Communicates change positively and seeks to enable change. Generates excitement to inspire others. Always communicating in an open manner.

Consensus Building – Is effective at consensus building, always doing what is right for the business. Adheres to our mindset of no politics. Disclaimer The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.

Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr