The Opportunity
Reporting to the Reliability Leader, the Sr. Project Specialist is responsible for leading and executing reliability, maintenance, and capital improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, operational efficiency, food safety, and asset lifecycle management across the facility.

The role serves as a technical and project leadership resource within the plant, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget while supporting the site’s reliability strategy and operational objectives.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

Lead and execute reliability, maintenance, and capital improvement projects

Support plant reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

Improve equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency

Coordinate project activities from planning through commissioning and startup

Develop and manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and progress reporting

Coordinate contractors, vendors, procurement activities, and onsite execution through schedule flexibility

Support shutdown and outage planning, coordination, and execution

Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to achieve site objectives

Support maintenance optimization and asset lifecycle management initiatives

Maintain project documentation, drawings, and technical records

Identify opportunities for standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement

Support implementation of reliability best practices and maintenance standards





Communicate project updates, risks, and performance metrics to site leadership

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

Strong project management and execution capability in a manufacturing environment

Experience managing capital, reliability, and continuous improvement projects from concept through startup

Knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance systems, and plant operations

Understanding of reliability methodologies including RCA, PM/PdM, and FMEA

Ability to improve equipment uptime, maintainability, and operational performance

Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and business cases

Strong contractor, vendor, and stakeholder coordination capability

Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority

Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills in fast‑paced environments

Experience supporting shutdown and outage planning and execution

Working knowledge of automation, controls, and industrial systems

Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and process drawings including P&IDs;

Experience with SAP CMMS system

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving capability





Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Data‑driven decision making and performance analysis capability

Solid communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Commitment to safety leadership, food safety, and regulatory compliance

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously

Results‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

Being part of a high‑performance, people‑focused company committed to sustainable protein.

An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps employees safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute.

Competitive health and wellness benefits that start on the first day of employment.

Defined contribution pension plan with company matching that starts on the first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources to develop skills.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certifications, or trades programs.

Up to two paid volunteer days annually to support a cause of choice.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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📌 Sr. Project Specialist (Manitoba)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Manitoba