About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Sr Operations Manager
Responsibilities
- Ensure the maintenance of equipment and tools in a clean, secure, and appropriate working condition.
- Maintain company-required performance and maintenance records (KPI’s) for identified equipment by recording actions taken.
- Direct and lead maintenance staff in everyday scheduling, preventative maintenance, repair of all production equipment and troubleshooting to resolve equipment related issues
- Assist and train other maintenance and/or other technical level employees. Will assist in planning and facilitating new and existing associate training.
- Promote and maintain clean, organize, and safe work environment through 5s activities and be responsible for proper material storage and waste disposal.
- Oversee operations of Utilities (steam boilers, compressed air, RO water, refrigeration/cooling systems), ensuring adequate supply and quality of utilities to the Operations team.
- Maintain equipment and parts inventory using available resources to continuously minimize downtime and improve OEE.
- Schedule and supervise major equipment repairs, overhauls, and rebuilding to ensure that it is fully operational and safe to operate and within schedule requirements
- Liaise with government agencies/regulatory bodies as required to ensure site certifications and regulatory issues are adhered to (TSSA, ESA, MOL)
- Support site Engineering efforts by soliciting bids from vendors and contractors for small projects and oversee contractors work on site.
- Provide technical expertise to our operations team surrounding equipment operation, troubleshooting and optimization.
- Knowledge and understanding of reliability centered maintenance practice. Knowledge and understanding of sound engineering practices and principles.
- Be responsible for maintenance budget and spending.
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Profile
- A licensed trade ticket or post-secondary trades or engineering diploma is required
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience is required
- 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment conducting maintenance duties is required
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills with strong PLC/controls knowledge
- Certification as an Industrial Electrician is an asset
- Previous working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot/diagnose pneumatics, motors, conveyors, shaft alignment, pulleys, belts, and bearings
- Familiarity with food plant equipment maintenance, mobile equipment, industrial blenders, filling equipment and conveyor belt systems
- Working knowledge of quality system requirements in place in the food industry (HACCP, GMP, BRC)
- Demonstrated decision making skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service
- Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
- Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills to effectively mentor and lead staff
- Capable of working under different levels of stress and responsibilities while meeting deadlines or reacting to sudden changes in priorities
- Shift work, extended hours and flexible hours will be intermittent at the beginning of the role during the plant start up
- Available and accessible during off hours and weekends for emergency support and backup
- NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people - some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business - as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Monday - Friday, 8 hour days
40 hours weekly
