At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance and reliability functions within the Tavistock food manufacturing 24 X 7 facility.

This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment and utility systems while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, and health and safety standards. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, lead a skilled maintenance department of (40 employees), and support operational excellence through effective asset management and reliability strategies. ~ Status: Full-time, Permanent ~ Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, with flexibility to work outside regular business hours may be required. ~ Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. Lead all maintenance activities for cheese production, cheese packaging, whey powder production, utilities, and facility equipment to ensure protected, reliable, and efficient operations.

Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset performance. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.

Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and trades employees, fostering a high-performance and Food safety and Health & Safety-focused culture. Manage maintenance schedule, budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships to support operational objectives. Collaborate with and lead Chief Engineer to oversee plant utility systems, including refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water, and wastewater systems.





Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce equipment failures and production downtime. Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrade from planning through execution. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and contractor safety requirements.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, downtime, maintenance costs, PM completion rates, and safety performance. Certified tradesperson, preferably Millwright, electrician or with relevant engineering degree. ~5+ years of experience in a maintenance management/leadership role, within an industrial maintenance environment. ~ Experience in the Food industry an asset. ~ Experience with preventive maintenance programs (SAP) or similar CMMS. ~ Knowledge of PLCs Programming to support troubleshooting. ~ Experience creating and managing R&M; budgets. ~ Vacation upon hire Group retirement plan with employer contribution Paid Parental Leave program Training and development programs Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

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Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter,



all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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