Maintenance Manager

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Keep Production producing kick ass coffee!

WHO ARE WE?
We've been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years. We're Canada's #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere. And it's not just our coffee that's good. We've been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That's how we roll.

WHO ARE YOU?
You are a kick ass blend of maintenance, engineering, project management and leadership. You know how to get things done while keeping people, engaged and supported. A critical thinker, you have a keen eye for detail, innovation and can make well thought out decisions in a timely manner. You are strategic and planful - you plan the work and work the plan. You're a collaborator and a positive, results focused leader.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Reporting to our Production Manager, you will oversee our Roasting and Packaging equipment maintenance and collaborate on engineering projects. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our manufacturing equipment, as well as drive continuous improvement initiatives. You find the right balance of coaching and developing your team while ensuring they achieve high quality results. You will optimize department performance all the while ensuring safety and engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance

• Oversee the daily operations of the maintenance department, ensuring timely and effective maintenance of equipment.
• Development and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Establish targets in equipment reliability and service standards, monitor performance against these standards and determine root cause for appropriately addressing issues.
• Manage a team of maintenance technicians and tradespeople, providing direction, feedback coaching and training.
• Coordinate with Packaging and Roasting to schedule maintenance activities and minimize disruption.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history and inventory management.
• Ensure the maintenance teams is highly responsive and effectively supports Packaging and Roasting with maintenance related issues.
• Ensure the health and safety of the team as well as following our food safe best practices.

Engineering Projects

• Support the Engineering Manager and on occasion lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, develop project plan and allocate resources.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and costs benefit analysis for proposed projects.
• Oversee and support the design, commissioning and installation of new equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards and applicable company policies throughout entire project phases.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement department to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Stay update to date on latest industry trends, technology and best practices in manufacturing, maintenance and engineering.
• Utilizing the Kaizen principles, foster a culture of continuous improvement with the maintenance team as well as with Packaging and Roasting.

Financial

• Establish and oversee the maintenance budget including cost benefit analysis to optimize human and financial resources and prioritize spending in alignment with Kicking Horse Coffee strategic plan.
• Manage the department scheduling in alignment with labour budget and maintenance plans.
• Review and approve employee timesheets for bi-monthly payroll processing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Project Management Professional certification is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance management including maintenance systems (work order systems, inventory management etc).
• You love leading teams and supporting teams to thrive.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering and managing projects is required.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, preventative maintenance programs and reliability engineering.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills including strong acumen in Microsoft Suite.

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS

LOVE You actively build strong working relationships and foster a positive team and collaborative workplace. You develop and empower your team to thrive and you support important collaboration across other functions.

AWAKE You are resourceful and proactive at solving problems. Adaptable and agile, you thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You inspire and lead change.

INTENTIONAL You sweat the small stuff and annihilate mediocrity with a strong attention to detail. You've been told you are a great leader - people love working with you. You possess strong organizational leadership.

SOPHISTICATED You are strategic and results-oriented to set and achieve goals. You are constantly looking for ways to be more efficient. You listen first to understand and ask questions to deepen your knowledge. You share important information in a timely and effective manner.

COURAGEOUS You stay calm and carry on especially with the sh*t hits the fan. You've got grit and are a roll-up-your-sleeves kinda person.

OTHER INFORMATION

• This is an onsite position located in Invermere, BC.
• This is a full-time, permanent position with working hours from Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm (with occasional weekends or evenings for coverage or project installations)
• Physically agile with ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50lbs, bend and navigate small spaces.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.

• The Dough: The annual salary starts at $105K. We will take into consideration the level of experience the successful candidate brings to the role.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
  • $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.
  • $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.
  • A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
  • Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.
  • Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
• Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
• Continued Education: All employees have access to world-class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
• Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick-ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!

HOW TO APPLY
You seem like a mover-and-a-shaker. You should probably apply. Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application form by Monday October 14, 2024. Since you're more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself including:

1. Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
2. Why do you want to work with us?
3. What inspires you about small-town, mountain living?

SPIRIT OF LOVE
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.

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