Department Manager, Plant Maintenance And Engineering

Norbec is a leading North American manufacturer of prefabricated cold rooms, doors, and architectural panels for building envelopes.

Our mission is to contribute to the creation of a sustainable world by manufacturing high-performance insulating solutions.

In terms of vision, Norbec is committed to achieving sustainable growth by being a trusted partner and offering innovative solutions focused on our customers' needs. These goals will be achieved through motivated employees and an unwavering desire to continually improve everything we do.

Our values? Customer experience, respect, collaboration, commitment, and innovation.

Job summary

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the Plant Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for the maintenance of the production line and building, as well as managing the reliability of production equipment. In collaboration with other departments, he/she must demonstrate leadership and expertise to optimize the efficiency and performance of our maintenance and operation processes/methods.

Job responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance team;
• Ensure the application of health and safety rules and processes, as well as the implementation of the machine safety plan;
• Responsible for the plant's preventive and predictive maintenance program;
• Develop and monitor :

-production equipment reliability program;

-line maintenance KPIs.

• Monitor and manage improvement projects, in collaboration with operations departments;
• Manage building maintenance and related contracts;
• Ensure implementation and follow-up of maintenance work procedures;
• Coordinate the management of spare and critical parts inventories, as well as the purchasing process for maintenance parts and components;
• Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance practices to recommend improvements to processes, procedures and/or systems;
• Management of maintenance and automation contractors;
• Participate in the preparation of SR&ED reports.
• Manage files with insurers;

Education and experience required

• Experience in project management and capital expense planning
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automated production, industrial or electrical engineering;
• Member of Professional Engineers Ontario;
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes;

Key skills required

• Knowledge of continuous lines and PLCs;
• Good skills with technological tools and information technology.
• Experience with Epicor and Interal an asset;
• Experience in continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, etc.);
• Structured, mobilizing leadership, team spirit, communication skills, autonomous.

What the company offers:

• The opportunity to participate in the success of a business with sustainable products that are in demand throughout Canada and the United States.
• An RRSP with employer contribution
• The possibility of advancement within the company every 2-3 years if you wish!
• Access to training and development programs
• The possibility of enriching your career by joining a fast-growing company, a team where participative management is a priority
• Weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid leave during the holiday season
• An advantageous group insurance program, including vision care, dental care and more