Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, and process control issues, providing hands-on technical guidance to the maintenance team.
Develop and deliver practical training and mentorship to maintenance employees to improve automation and controls knowledge across the plant.
Drive automation projects from concept through implementation, ensuring completion within established timelines and budgets.
Monitor plant utilities, process performance, and waste streams to identify opportunities for operational improvement through automation and controls optimization.
Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and revision control of all PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation programs.
Participate in plant reliability initiatives, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement activities.
Other duties as assigned.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualification:
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with industrial automation and process control systems, preferably within food, dairy, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience leading and supporting maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and industrial networking.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
Ability to provide technical leadership while remaining actively engaged on the production floor.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.
Strong communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
Experience managing contractors and supporting capital project implementation is considered an asset.
Logix Control and Motion Control certification is considered an asset.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience in the food or beverage industry is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Core Competencies
Emotional Intelligence: recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in yourself and others, enabling you to navigate complex situations and engage with others more effectively to deliver results
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Relationship management
Leadership: fostering a collaborative, productive, and inclusive environment that drives individual and collective success
Accountability
Communication
Delegation
Leading change
People management & development
Problem solving and decision-making
Strategic planning and execution
Functional: having the right technical skills and knowhow to do your job well and drive business results
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing
Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate agreements
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Purchase option of company stocks
Group RRSP
Health and wellness program in the workplace
Assistance program for employees and their families
Saputo products at a discounted price
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Salary: $92,795 - $121,795
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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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. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
