The client, Canada's oldest chocolate and confectionery company located in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, is seeking a Director of Engineering and Maintenance to lead modernization efforts and drive operational excellence across their manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the COO, the Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to modernize infrastructure, improve system reliability, and support automation and growth objectives. Key responsibilities include providing leadership to engineering, maintenance, and project management teams, overseeing capital investment planning, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The ideal candidate for this role is a senior manufacturing leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing setting. They should have a strong background in technical operations and strategic planning, with a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Director should possess excellent change management skills, the ability to build cross-functional relationships, and experience leading engineering and maintenance teams through organizational change. A degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, or industrial) is required, along with familiarity with Lean or Kaizen methodologies.
Overall, the Director of Engineering and Maintenance will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the client's manufacturing facilities by leading modernization efforts, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous learning. They will be responsible for overseeing capital investment planning, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and building and maintaining high-performing technical teams through effective leadership and mentorship. The ideal candidate will be a visionary technical leader who thrives on continuous improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.