Job Type:

Regular

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The Chief Power Engineer is responsible for leading the operation and maintenance of the Steam plant and refrigeration plant operations of Agropur’s Bedford facility.

How Agropur invests in YOU

• Competitive compensation package
• Company pension plan with employer contributions
• Benefits including Health, Dental and Telemedicine
• Career Path Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• And so much more!

What’s involved in this role.

• More specifically, the responsibilities of the Chief Power Engineer include:
• Operations Planning
  • Collaboration with the Production Planning Team to supply all required Utilities to the production floor to meet  short term production schedule and medium-term production plan.
• Power and refrigeration  Management
  • Effectively execute the operations plan for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation
  • Manage Power and Refrigeration effectively to ensure operational effectiveness, machinery reliability, sustainable cost competitiveness and customer service.
  • Ensure that Power and refrigeration department are  consistently maintained and operated according to  Nova Scotia Power Engineering Act. Ensuring to comply with safety, quality, environmental and relevant manufacturing standards.
  • Foster a safety culture participating in major programs LOTO , WAH, Confined space etc. Participate in accident/ incident investigations.
  • Deliver short term and long term KPI’s related to QCDSME.
  • Manage a small team across all shifts including headcount planning, resource allocation and discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing
  • Implement lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement,  zero down time and increase machinery reliability.
  • Lead the implementation of CMMS maintenance program for the site.
  • Collaborate with Operation  teams and pillar owners to deliver the sites lean manufacturing roadmap.
• Management and Leadership
  • Effectively lead and motivate a team through pro-active communications, employee involvement and participation, individual feedback and appraisal, application of policies and sound employee relations practices.
  • Operate effectively within a unionized environment.
  • Plan and deploy human resources to deliver the strategic and operational plan.
  • Develop the careers and skills of the team in a structured manner.
  • Partners effectively with all multi-functional peers, both internal and external, to deliver KPI and strategic goals.
  • Build a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Drive organization change utilizing change management principles.
  • Leads by example Agropur’s core values of cooperation, communication, excellence, integrity and boldness.
  • Participates in grievances meetings providing leadership and direction to grievance resolution and responses.

What you need to join our team

• 3RD Class Power engineer Certificate and 1st class refrigeration plant operator Certificate. Millwright certificate would be considered an asset.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Power engineering field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team in a production environment.
• Proven track record of delivery and change management in a complex manufacturing site.
• Experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing.
• Dynamic leader experienced with operating in a unionized site.
• Ability to handle conflict while creating and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to balance short term operational delivery with tactical and strategic maintenance requirements.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.