Maintenance and Reliability Manager

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At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

Agropur is looking for a Maintenance and Reliability Manager to join its new automated distribution centre in Boisbriand.

The Maintenance and Reliability Manager is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance and reliability of the distribution centre’s automated equipment, building infrastructure and essential services. The incumbent oversees partners and suppliers responsible for maintenance, facility services and building systems, while ensuring health and safety, regulatory compliance and business continuity.

Context to maximize your impact:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation entitlement calculations.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, training, etc.).
• Pension plan with company contributions.
• Salary Grade 006: $100,900 to $126,100. (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job-related competencies.)

Where you will drive value:

• Oversee preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities for the distribution centre’s automated systems, equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability by monitoring performance indicators, analyzing incidents and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in the commissioning, testing and stabilization of new installations and contribute to the continuous improvement of automated systems.
• Work closely with Operations, IT, suppliers and technology partners to optimize the performance and reliability of the facility.
• Plan and oversee maintenance of the building and its infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Manage suppliers and technical service partners, ensure compliance with service agreements, and coordinate the procurement of required parts and services.
• Identify and manage risks related to safety, equipment reliability and business continuity while ensuring compliance with applicable maintenance standards and programs.
• Manage budgets, performance indicators and maintenance inventories while fostering a culture focused on safety, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

What will enable you to have an impact:

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or automation, ideally within a highly automated or robotic environment.
• Experience managing vendors, technical partners, and service contracts, with the ability to evaluate and challenge proposed technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, reliability principles, failure analysis, and CMMS tools.
• Good understanding of automated systems and building infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience supporting the commissioning, start-up, or stabilization of new facilities, considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues in other Canadian provinces).

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.