Directeur(trice) de maintenance corporative in Saint-Hyacinthe

Permanent - Full-time
Intermediate Management
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, CA
Summary of the Position
The Director of Corporate Maintenance is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all maintenance activities for the facilities of Jefo Nutrition Inc. and Jefagro Technologies Inc. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the incumbent acts as a strategic partner, ensuring the reliability, availability, and sustainability of production equipment, infrastructure, and assets to support operational efficiency, safety, quality, and organizational growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Leadership of the Corporate Maintenance Function
  • Develop and deploy the corporate maintenance strategy.
  • Standardize practices, standards, procedures, and performance indicators across plants.
  • Ensure alignment of maintenance activities with business objectives.
  • Act as a consultant to plant managers and operational teams.
• Management of Maintenance Operations
  • Ensure the reliability and availability of production equipment.
  • Supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Reduce unplanned downtime and optimize operational continuity.
  • Prioritize interventions based on operational needs and business risks.
  • Ensure compliance of critical equipment, infrastructure, and assets.
• Project and Capital Management
  • Participate in the design, construction, and commissioning of the new plant.
  • Lead projects for improving equipment and infrastructure.
  • Develop, recommend, and manage investment budgets related to maintenance.
  • Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and technical standards.
• Health and Safety
  • Ensure the application of safety programs related to maintenance.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance of equipment and facilities.
  • Participate in incident investigations and risk prevention initiatives.
  • Promote an exemplary safety culture among internal and external teams.
  • Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget.
  • Ensure strict control of maintenance costs.
  • Optimize expenses related to parts, equipment, and external services.
  • Identify opportunities for improving asset performance.
• Human Resources Management
  • Develop a high-performing, autonomous, and customer-oriented maintenance team.
  • Ensure recruitment, integration, coaching, and talent development.
  • Coach managers and supervisors under their responsibility.
  • Establish succession plans for critical maintenance positions.
• Management of Suppliers and External Partners
  • Select and manage strategic suppliers.
  • Negotiate service, maintenance, and technical support contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with performance agreements, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Profile Sought

• Education and Professional Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or any other relevant discipline.
  • Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, an asset.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in managing major industrial projects, capital investments, and/or plant construction.
  • Experience in the agri-food, pharmaceutical, animal nutrition, or regulated manufacturing sectors, an asset.
• Technical Skills
  • Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Asset management and lifecycle management.
  • CMMS and performance indicators.
  • Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Automation, PLC, instrumentation, and control.
  • Budget management, CAPEX, and cost control.
  • Health and safety, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, and industrial safety.
  • Reading mechanical, electrical, and architectural plans.
  • Bilingualism in French and English.
• Personal and Management Skills
  • Mobilizing leadership and results orientation.
  • Strategic vision and ability to influence.
  • Change management and prioritization.
  • Internal customer orientation and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Clear communication with plant teams.
  • Analytical skills and decision-making.
  • Talent development and succession planning.
  • Sense of urgency and operational rigor.

Particular Conditions Related to the Position

• Frequent travel between Jefagro Technologies Inc. plants.
• Presence required during major shutdowns, startups, commissioning, and special projects.
• Occasional availability outside regular hours to support critical operations.
• Active participation in the commissioning and ramp-up of the new plant.

Employment Equity
Jefo subscribes to the principle of employment equity and applies an equal opportunity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.

*Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose profiles closely match the job requirements will be contacted.