Maintenance & Reliability Manager - Maintenance

Job Title: Manager - Maintenance & Reliability

Department: Renewable Energy - Maintenance

Reports to: Operations Manager - Varennes Distillery

Location: Varennes integrated biorefinery

Greenfield is looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Manager to join its growing team.

Greenfield Global's renewable energy business unit is going through a period of accelerated development, where the need to carry out major projects justifies the addition of internal and external resources to ensure quality services.  In your role, you will be responsible for setting development directions for the team for which you are responsible, implementing planning strategies, and maintaining & improving the reliability program for the Varennes distillery facilities. You will be responsible for directing and controlling all plant maintenance activities.  You will join a multi-disciplinary team that ensures the integrated management of operations.

Qui sommes-nous :

Founded in 1989, Greenfield Global is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom solutions and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide, serving diverse markets including renewable fuels, beverages, life sciences, food and industrial products. With 5 distilleries, 5 blending facilities and 9 warehouses, Greenfield efficiently fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries. The company operates a major anaerobic digestion facility, which converts 120,000 tonnes of organic matter into renewable natural gas every year. Greenfield's low-carbon ethanol contributes to decarbonization efforts, and its team innovates in sustainable fuels such as green hydrogen, methanol, aviation fuel and renewable natural gas. Headquartered in Toronto, this family-owned business has consistently been recognized at Platinum level by Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2015.

-Your profile is actively sought if :

-You place Health & Safety at the forefront of all your decisions, in both planning and execution;

-You adhere to and support the organization's values and policies, including those of ISO 9001, 14 001, 45 001 and 50 001.

-You have a marked ability to build collaborative relationships and are a recognized leader;

-You have experience in personnel management, and make the development of your team members a priority;

- You actively initiate actions to improve internal processes and achieve objectives;

- You demonstrate organizational discernment by perceiving the subtleties of the environment and issues, and are able to adapt to the various players around you;

- You have a proactive approach to change;

- You have a strong analytical mind, particularly when it comes to problem-solving;

- You excel in group and individual communications, both oral and written;

- You have a university degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline;

- You have a minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role;

- Knowledge of Maximo (CMMS system) would be an asset.

Job Responsibilities as Director - Maintenance & Reliability:

-Manage activities related to human resources and personnel management within the maintenance department;

- Participate in the distillery management team and establish the departmental business plan;

- Participate in setting plant objectives and sales targets;

- Supervise the daily activities of the department;

- Design, plan and implement improvements to work methods;

- Schedule internal audit activities and review audit reports;

- Maintain the distillery's equipment and buildings;

- Guide the team in carrying out mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance work for the entire distillery;

- Participate actively in capital projects and in monitoring maintenance budgets;

- Be responsible for the relationship with the insurer regarding the maintenance program for critical equipment;

- Manage contracts with external suppliers;

- Work closely with other departments.

Total compensation and benefits :

- Competitive base salary 
- Formal and informal training opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick leave
- Vacation time exceeding industry standards
- Bonus program
- Company-funded retirement savings program with individual contribution options
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Organizational culture focused on growth and development, commitment and communication

Core values

- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect
- Commitment
- Openness to change
- Team spirit

Fundamental principles

• Innovation: We constantly seize opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet our customers' requirements.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to make the most of our existing products and to develop customized solutions to meet our customers' needs.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to giving back to local communities goes beyond results. We give back to the planet by transforming renewable resources into low-carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, we have the flexibility and creativity to respond to customer needs to develop tailor-made and timely solutions.
• Discipline: In every plant, for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while adhering to the highest regulatory standards.