Job Description

About the Job

Inovata Foods Corp. isn't just another food manufacturing company; we're innovators shaping the future of food production. Our mission is simple yet powerful: We create wholesome and convenient meals that bring family and friends together. Join us in making a real impact on the private-label prepared entree market as our next Maintenance Director.

Why Inovata Foods?

Located in Canada with facilities in Tillsonburg, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, we are a leading producer of high-quality private-label frozen entrees for prominent clients throughout North America. Over the last 30 years, Inovata Foods has built a strong reputation for excellence in customer service, quality, innovation, and economics, with a rich history of growth.


We are investing substantial capital into state-of-the-art equipment and automation, while continuing to operate legacy assets awaiting replacement. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who can balance reliability across a mixed asset base and position our maintenance function for the next phase of growth.

Our Values

At Inovata Foods, we are a values-driven company. Our RECIPE values--Respect, Engagement, Courage, Integrity, Passion, and Excellence--are at the heart of everything we do. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and drive our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our customers.

Our Impact

As Maintenance Director, you will lead Inovata Foods' maintenance strategy to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You will align maintenance initiatives with production goals to deliver world-class equipment uptime, OEE performance above 85%, cost efficiency, and full regulatory compliance, while fostering a proactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development: Build and mentor a skilled maintenance team, define roles and accountability, and foster a culture of ownership and safety. Maintenance Strategy: Shift the department from reactive to proactive maintenance, implementing preventive and predictive programs. Reliability & Continuous Improvement: Reduce unplanned downtime, lead root cause analysis, and implement reliability-centered maintenance initiatives. Systems & Processes: Optimize HxGN EAM CMMS usage for planning, scheduling, and reporting; ensure accurate data discipline to drive decisions. (We are in the early phases of implementing HxGN EAM, so you will play a key role in shaping its adoption and effectiveness.) Asset Management: Maintain and improve reliability across both state-of-the-art equipment and aging assets awaiting replacement. Budget & Capital Planning: Manage maintenance budgets, develop medium-term capital plans, and conduct ROI analysis for major projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.

What You Bring:

Education & Credentials


Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred). Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) (preferred). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred). Trade certificate is a nice to have. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (preferred). Health & Safety certification (preferred).

Core Competencies

Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and drive cultural change. Experience with CMMS systems (HxGN EAM preferred) and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in budgeting, planning, and capital project management. Familiarity with food manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance

Preferred Experience

Leadership in a manufacturing environment, ideally food or CPG. Success in transforming maintenance culture from reactive to proactive. Experience implementing TPM, RCM, or similar reliability programs. Ability to manage reliability across mixed asset environments (new and legacy equipment).

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: Salary reflecting your experience and qualifications, plus annual incentive plan. Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, and disability insurance from day one. Generous Time Off: Vacation time to be negotiated, plus five personal days per year. Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement.

Working Conditions

This position is based on-site at our Tillsonburg, Ontario facility. Occasional extended working hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Occasional travel to our Edmonton, AB facility will be required.

Ready to lead a transformation and shape the future of maintenance excellence? Apply today and be part of a company where innovation meets tradition.

Our Commitment:

Inovata Foods Corp. is an inclusive employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodation during the interview and assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Inovata Foods does not use AI to screen resumes.