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Overview of the role:
Saputo is seeking a Regional Lead – Reliability & Maintenance, for an existing opportunity within our organization. The Regional Lead – Reliability & Maintenance is responsible for driving asset performance, equipment reliability, and maintenance excellence across a defined region in Canada. This role acts as the primary reliability leader within the region and ensures that all sites align with corporate standards, maintenance best practices, and continuous improvement principles.
The incumbent will partner closely with site Maintenance Managers, Operations, Engineering, and Corporate Reliability to reduce unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance strategies, and improve lifecycle management of critical assets.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Reliability Engineering Leadership
Lead the deployment of reliability methodologies including RCM, RCA, FMEA, PM Optimization, and Criticality Analysis.
Ensure the application of standardized reliability tools across all sites.
Build and maintain regional asset health dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Drive defect elimination initiatives and chronic issue resolution.
Maintenance Strategy & Program Development
Support sites in developing and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Champion the use of condition-based monitoring technologies (vibration, thermal imaging, ultrasound, oil analysis, etc.).
Standardize maintenance workflows (planning, scheduling, work execution, backlog management).
Improve CMMS data integrity, hierarchy, and use of analytics.
Regional Performance Management
Conduct regular performance reviews with each site, including reliability KPIs, downtime analysis, and PM compliance.
Benchmark sites and facilitate the sharing of best practices.
Develop long-term capital replacement plans in collaboration with Engineering.
Technical Support & Problem-Solving
Provide expertise during major equipment failures, investigations, and root cause analyses.
Support commissioning, startup reliability, and new equipment acceptance.
Act as escalation support during critical downtime situations.
Leadership, Coaching & Change Management
Mentor site maintenance teams, planners, and reliability specialists in modern reliability practices.
Lead cross-functional teams on improvement projects.
Foster a proactive maintenance culture based on data, discipline, and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reduction in unplanned downtime
PM/PdM program maturity and compliance
Increase in asset availability and OEE
Reduction of repeat failures
Improved MRO inventory accuracy and critical spares readiness
Backlog management (age, prioritization, schedule adherence)
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
10+ years of work experience in maintenance, Reliability Engineer or asset management preferably in the food industry
CMRP, CRE certification or equivalent (strong asset)
Lean Six Sigma training considered an asset
Experience in multi-site leadership preferred
Strong background in CMMS systems (SAP PM)
Advanced knowledge of maintenance best practices (RCM, RCA, PdM, TPM)
Strong analytical abilities and data-driven decision-making
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities across a wide geographic region
Bilingual (EN/FR). As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.
We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:
Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Training and development programs
Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
Organized activities for employees and their families
Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
Salary: $106 870 - $140 270
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.
Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.
Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.
In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. 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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