Overview
Maintenance Manager Jobs in Quebec, Canada at Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.
Title: Maintenance Manager
Company: Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.
Location: Quebec, Canada
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Location: Quebec
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business‑to‑business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate.
We have a long‑standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.
About the role
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the overall asset care, ensuring maintenance efficiency (planning and scheduling) and effectiveness, and is accountable for meeting the budget for maintenance OPEX spend. The role focuses on both technical leadership and the development of the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the maintenance department.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coach the maintenance team, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to perform their roles effectively.
- Develop team members by identifying skill gaps and providing training, mentoring, and growth opportunities to enhance their capabilities.
- Provide regular feedback and encourage cross‑functional collaboration within the team, ensuring each individual grows in their career while contributing to overall plant success.
- Accountable for conducting timely Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) activities, ensuring the highest levels of efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
- Accountable for managing the maintenance budget, ensuring all spending is aligned with business objectives and cost‑saving initiatives.
- Implement Global Standards and oversee the BCOS (Barry Callebaut Operating System) pillar work processes, particularly in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) to maximize operational uptime and asset lifetime.
- Oversee maintenance efficiency by optimizing planning and scheduling processes in collaboration with the Planner and Scheduler.
- Collaborate with the Reliability Engineers to improve maintenance effectiveness by focusing on equipment reliability and lifecycle management.
- Ensure consistency in asset management practices across all teams and locations, providing guidance and support as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in engineering, asset management, or related field.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in asset management, maintenance leadership, or reliability engineering within a manufacturing environment (preferably in food manufacturing or processing).
- Strong knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM), and maintenance planning/scheduling methodologies.
- Experience in managing maintenance OPEX budgets, including cost optimization.
- Proven leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing teams, driving performance improvement, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficient in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), preferably IBM Maximo, and other asset management tools.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including production, operations, and global stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision‑making and optimize maintenance processes.
- Bilingual in both French and English, enabling effective interaction with colleagues and partners both on‑site and outside of Québec.
What you can expect
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, plus generous holiday time.
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
- Atmosphere where diversity is embraced and inclusivity is second nature.
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth within an organization that values development and internal career progression.
- Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon‑and forest‑positive practices, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee referral program.
- Free coffee on site.
- Parking and electric vehicle charging stations.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential, and feel they belong. #oneBC – Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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