Job Description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Corporate Reliability Manager, the Asset Reliability Specialist is a key member of the Asset Reliability Group (ARG) at Maple Leaf Foods. The ARG focuses on advancing manufacturing reliability and maturity across our facilities in Canada and the U.S. The specialist will support multiple sites and contribute to developing and implementing Asset Management & Reliability programs to achieve world-class standards. This role requires close collaboration between ARG and Plant Maintenance teams, and across various corporate departments including Information Solutions, Sourcing, Finance, Engineering, Sustainability, and Operations Excellence.
 

The ideal candidate is intrinsically motivated and insatiably curious with excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. They excel at building relationships and are driven to continuously improve processes, innovate, and think critically through problems to arrive at novel solutions that consider the organizational context (time, people, attention, and resources). They effectively manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 30. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining corporate asset management and reliability programs across the network
• Help monitor strategic asset reliability projects, providing insights and updates to key stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine asset management strategies
• Analyze asset performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing asset reliability and reducing mechanical/electrical downtime
• Contribute to the creation of training materials and documentation for maintenance onboarding programs
• Document workflows into standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assist in applying best practices for asset management and reliability engineering, such as PM optimization, condition-based monitoring, and statistical analyses to drive asset performance.
• Support the delivery of ARG s annual plan, long-term strategic roadmap, targets, and priorities
• Help prepare detailed reports and presentations on asset performance, reliability metrics, and project progress for management review
• Participate in benchmarking activities to compare asset performance against industry standards and best practices, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Stay updated on emerging trends and innovations in reliability engineering and asset management
• When required, provide on-site support for reliability teams across the MLF network
• Perform other related maintenance and reliability activities as assigned

What You ll Bring:

Must-have:

• Passionate about physical and abstract systems with the ability to thrive in constantly changing environments
• 3-5 years of experience in asset reliability, maintenance, or operational excellence in fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environments
• Knowledge of maintenance and reliability concepts and techniques
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance best practices
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably SAP
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess asset reliability and performance, and to diagnose and resolve issues effectively
• Effective collaboration skills to develop asset management strategies with cross-functional teams
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports on asset performance and project progress to management and stakeholders
• Service-oriented and customer-first mindset with a focus on working well with people
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio

Nice-to-have:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in an area you re passionate about (engineering-related preferred)
• Vibration analyst certifications
• Maintenance & Reliability certifications such as CMRP, MMP, CRL
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety and health & safety requirements
• Familiarity with reporting and analytical platforms such as Power BI
• Awareness of emerging trends and innovations in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with an interest in deploying pilot programs that incorporate these technologies into reliability workflows for improved work efficiency.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.