Maintenance Manager

About the role

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities: US Waffle in Liberty, SC, and US Waffle in Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, Cérélia is seeking a dynamic and skilled Maintenance Manager to join our team in Hazelwood, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily managing, developing and coaching of your maintenance team.
• Negotiate and support your maintenance team in all troubleshooting and repairs including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, production line equipment, from the raw to finished product stage.
• Develop, implement and monitor a reliable strategy for preventative maintenance and equipment management that minimizes production downtime and failures.
• Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Build the capital budget and manage the submission and execution of capital expenditure requests.
• Develop and implement a maintenance program to keep all production machinery, utilities and buildings up to date.
• Develop, implement and monitor the budget for maintenance.
• Sponsor and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives in production.
• Develop, implement and maintain strategies and processes to obtain ongoing and continuous improvement in operational safety.
• Work together with production management staff to assist in developing training programs for all production personnel on operating and maintaining the production equipment.
• Support the design and implementation of capital projects.
• Comply and adhere to SQF, WSIB and GMP standards, requirements, practices and regulations of site operations.
• Work jointly with managers/supervisors of other departments and join production meetings and food safety meetings to assist the daily production with your (technical) input.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and programs of the company (GMP, Quality, Food Safety and Health & Safety etc) at all times.
• Other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Drive High Performance: Establishes clear accountability for outcomes. Demonstrates focus and discipline in planning and execution. Acts with speed, agility, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Collaborate: Builds and maintains strong relationships, communicates openly, and ensures alignment across functions. Supports and executes decisions once made.
• Can-do attitude: Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with resilience and ownership in addressing challenges.
• Innovate: Challenges the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement and encouraging creativity and continuous learning.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of precision and quality, ensuring reliable execution and compliance.
• Build Capability: Develops strong teams through coaching, mentoring, and setting clear expectations, driving both individual and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in food manufacturing environment at managerial level.
• University degree in Mechanical or electrical stream.
• Relevant operating licenses or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HACCP and related food safety procedures.
• Can multi-task in an effective manner and work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Intermediate computer skills including Email, MS Excel, Word.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some overtime, Saturdays and/or afternoon shifts when needed.
• Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), CFIA, SQF/GFSI. Lean manufacturing concepts, BRC certification as asset.
• Enthusiastic learner and proactive individual with the ability to effectively manage various projects concurrently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. A results-oriented individual with excellent problem solving and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality results within specified time frames.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and make judgments, and a sense of urgency will be important to the candidate’s success.
• Must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial spirited, fast-paced and changing workplace environment with a desire to make a strong impact on the business.
• Must have excellent initiative, be a self-starter with a keen attention to details.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.