Job Title:                 Maintenance Manager

Department:           Facilities & Maintenance

Reports to:             General Manager

Location:                Kelowna, BC

Schedule:               Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or as required

Job Purpose:          To ensure the continuous operation of all manufacturing equipment and to facilitate all construction projects, including managing of personnel and contractors.

Job Description & Duties:

·        Schedule maintenance personnel to ensure there is adequate maintenance coverage

·        Complete and approve payroll submissions

·        Ensure preventative maintenance procedures are followed and completed for all facility and production equipment including the following: roof top units, air handling units, purified water system, encapsulation lines, inspection lines, packaging lines

·        Ensure breakdown maintenance is performed safely and efficiently

·        Ensure that all onsite contractors work on projects in a safe and timely manner

·        Ensure adequate training and equipment is provided and/or available to complete maintenance tasks safely and efficiently

·        Order parts and equipment to support maintenance and production

·        Prioritize projects and PM (preventative maintenance) to maximize production

·        Responsible for ensuring staff follow c urrent Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  as well as other work procedures and company policies

·        Observe and enforce all company and department safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions

·        Work with other departments to ensure employees receive all required GMP training and follow GMP guidelines, receive training on applicable SOP and WP (Work Procedures) and receive all safety training

·        General maintenance of existing equipment, including replacing parts and lubrication

·        Analytical readings of boiler area, cooling tower and glycol

·        Accurately logging of all repairs and maintenance of equipment

·        Coordinate the installation of new equipment

Requirements:

Technical:

·        Engineering Degree (preferably in Mechanical or Civil Engineering)

·        Minimum 5 years experience in a Food or Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Manufacturing Environment and familiar with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

·        Good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, mechanics and HVAC systems

·        Knowledge and experience in process equipment

·        Computer literate

·        Hands on mechanical and electrical aptitude

·        Good English communication skills, both verbal and written

Attributes:

·        Able to follow written and verbal instructions

·        Ability to work independently

·        Ability to lead a team effectively and give positive feedback and constructive criticism

·        Supervisory or management experience an asset

·        Attention to detail

·        Works well under time restraints

·        Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi task

·        Proactively safety conscious

·        Physically fit

·        Problem solver

Human Resources

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Please e-mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Resources:
Email:  careers@naturalfactors.com
Fax:     (604) 777-4819

If you'd like to contact our Human Resources Department for specific information about a position, or to submit your resume, please email: careers@naturalfactors.com (no phone calls please)

We would like to thank all applicants in advance. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.