Reliability Engineer

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Fabrene Inc. is a leader in the manufacturing of woven Polyolefin materials for a wide variety of building, protective, and packaging products. The North Bay, Ontario plant operates 24/7 and involves a variety of extrusion, plastic and textile processing equipment.

OVERVIEW:

• Permanent Full-Time
• Location : North Bay, ON - Canada
• Salary : $75,000 to $85,000/year
• Company Pension, Dental, Vision and Extended Health Care, Disability & Life Insurance.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintenance of process, ancillary, and facilities equipment and assist with maintaining site compliance with provincial and federal laws. Will ensure all equipment is safe to operate and will lead continuous improvements efforts for the team. Will serve as a site resource for preventive and predictive maintenance and will lead technical problem-solving efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and lead plant safety objectives.  
• Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner.
• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures team members and contractors work safely and comply with all safety policies.
• Responsible for holding employees and contractors accountable for working safely.
• Maintains drawings for site equipment.
• Maintains ISO compliant maintenance records for site equipment.
• Assists with ensuring plant complies with provincial and federal environmental laws.
• Identifies chronic yield, uptime, and productivity issues and identifies corrective actions to address.
• Assists with budget preparation.
• Implements preventive and predictive maintenance to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Prepares cost justifications for projects.
• Assists with stockroom inventory management and cost control.
• Participates in identifying and developing training to ensure department has skills needed to support the business.
• Leads 5s and TPM initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Occasionally: Job involves travel (overnight and internationally) up to 10% of the time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Certificates : TPM, Six Sigma Black or Green belt preferred.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years in Maintenance, Reliability or related field.
• Produce 2D/3D models of parts and assemblies with respected drawings.
• Knowledge of machine design materials, machining and manufacturing.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership – Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals. Develops the competency, confidence and leadership abilities of others through effective coaching and delegation. 

Initiative – Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning. Develops and refines strategic plans and action plans to achieve declared objectives. Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.

Managing People – Challenges, coaches & aligns staff and extended interdepartmental networks in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement. Manage performance, talent and growth of teams.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Recognizes accomplishments of other associates. Offers constructive feedback and advice to fellow associates in a tactful manner.  Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes.  Works effectively across all functions and levels.

Oral & Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively. Responds well to questions. Employs active listening skills.  Demonstrates group presentation skills; Presents information, ideas, conclusions and abstract concepts effectively. 

Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and efficiently.  Prioritizes and identifies causal connections, related issues and actionable alternatives.  Applies practical criteria to decision alternatives in order to choose course of action.  Considers and articulates implications for implementation.

Technical Skills – Detailed knowledge of Fabrene and competitive process and product technologies, data analysis skills, above average math skills, broad understanding of related technologies.  Pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Change Management – Champions change initiatives as needed. Adapts to shifts in marketplace and to organizational change as required.

Visionary Leadership – Considers and formulates new ways to delight customers and to exceed company objectives.  Inspires others to see and to help seize emerging opportunities for improvement and success. 

Business Acumen – Firm working knowledge of business concepts and emerging business climate. Continually improves knowledge of market, customers, competitors, suppliers, technologies.  Connects all decisions and activities to people, customers, strategic initiatives, and the P&L.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.