The Chief Power Engineer is responsible for leading the operation and maintenance of the Steam plant and refrigeration plant operations of Agropur’s Bedford facility.
How Agropur invests in YOU
Competitive compensation package
Company pension plan with employer contributions
Benefits including Health, Dental and Telemedicine
Employee and Family Assistance Program
And so much more!
What’s involved in this role.
More specifically, the responsibilities of the Chief Power Engineer include:
Operations Planning
Collaboration with the Production Planning Team to supply all required Utilities to the production floor to meet short term production schedule and medium-term production plan.
Power and Refrigeration Management
Effectively execute the operations plan for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation.
Manage Power and Refrigeration effectively to ensure operational effectiveness, machinery reliability, sustainable cost competitiveness and customer service.
Ensure that Power and refrigeration department are consistently maintained and operated according to Nova Scotia Power Engineering Act, complying with safety, quality, environmental and relevant manufacturing standards.
Foster a safety culture by participating in major programs such as LOTO, WAH, Confined space, etc. Participate in accident/incident investigations.
Deliver short term and long term KPI’s related to QCDSME.
Manage a small team across all shifts including headcount planning, resource allocation and discipline.
Lean Manufacturing
Implement lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement, zero downtime, and increase machinery reliability.
Lead the implementation of CMMS maintenance program for the site.
Collaborate with Operation teams and pillar owners to deliver the site's lean manufacturing roadmap.
Management and Leadership
Effectively lead and motivate a team through proactive communications, employee involvement and participation, individual feedback and appraisal, application of policies and sound employee relations practices.
Operate effectively within a unionized environment.
Plan and deploy human resources to deliver the strategic and operational plan.
Develop the careers and skills of the team in a structured manner.
Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers, both internal and external, to deliver KPI and strategic goals.
Build a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.