SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life™. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance department focusing on continuous improvement and TPM. This role is responsible to provide both strategic and tactical support to plant operations with a goal to maximize efficiencies and lower total cost of ownership.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Manage the Preventative Maintenance Program including predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory and down-time trending by equipment and frequency.
• Manage payroll for the maintenance department.
• Manage maintenance parts procurement and budget
• Ensure required licenses and permits are obtained & maintained, including air, water, fire, etc.
• Maintain fire system and fire prevention program.
• Maintain all building facilities and utilities including ammonia refrigeration system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups including Production, Human Resource, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Finance to meet production targets.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve machines and plant equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Write, submit, and execute capital projects
• Model a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the Maintenance Department.
• Showcase flexibility and a "whatever it takes" attitude to get the job done right, including being on-call nights and weekends.
• Plan, develop and implement departmental expectations.
• Assist in executing the production schedule and supply the needs of Operations.
• Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented, and communicated to all employees.
• Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.
• Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee all maintenance team including supervisors, controls engineers/techs, planners and technicians

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field experience.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of systems having a high level of instrumentation and automation.
• Lean/Six Sigma, 5-S Fundamentals, and TPM understanding
• Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.
• Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software and be proficient with MS Excel software.
• Experience with Oracle is beneficial.
• Exceptional mechanical skills/aptitude.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectation: Up to 10%.
• This position will be at the SunOpta plant in Midlothian, TX.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Approximately; 50% of work is performed in an office environment.50% of work will involve being in the manufacturing environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED