ensures Wonderbrands' bakeries have the right maintenance parts, materials, and service partnerships to sustain high-performing, reliable operations.
Reporting jointly to the
Director of Strategic Sourcing - Indirect
and the
VP of Manufacturing
, this role leads the
national strategy
for maintenance procurement -- bringing consistency, visibility, and cost optimization across 14 bakeries.
You'll collaborate closely with
Plant Maintenance Managers
,
Engineering
and
Manufacturing
teams to align local needs with national strategies -- driving transparency, operational efficiency, and long-term value across the network.
What Wonderbrands Offers:
Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
Pension plan with matching contribution
Quarterly incentive program
Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute
a national maintenance parts and services strategy, leveraging operational data and leading indicators to anticipate needs, mitigate risk, and drive proactive decision-making.
Build strong supplier relationships
at both national and regional levels to ensure reliable, high-quality service and parts availability.
Partner with Plant Maintenance and Engineering teams
to forecast part requirements, support preventive maintenance programs, and minimize downtime.
Negotiate and manage contracts
, ensuring best-in-class quality, reliability, and total cost of ownership for all maintenance-related goods and services.
Streamline and consolidate
the supplier base to unlock economies of scale and reduce complexity.
Standardize systems and processes
across sites -- ensuring alignment with ERP/CMMS platforms and corporate procurement policies.
Develop and maintain dashboards
that deliver real-time visibility into spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with Finance and Operations
to manage budgets, track spend, and promote cost accountability.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs)
such as cost savings, supplier reliability, inventory turns, and equipment uptime.
Champion continuous improvement
, identifying opportunities to enhance maintenance efficiency, supplier partnerships, and asset reliability.
Act as the national liaison
between corporate sourcing and plant maintenance teams, ensuring consistent communication and best-practice sharing across all facilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in
Engineering
.
5-10 years' experience
in managing and purchasing maintenance parts within a
multi-site manufacturing
environment (food industry preferred).
Demonstrated success in coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple facilities.
Strong
negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship
management skills.
Solid understanding of
mechanical and electrical maintenance systems
.
Proficiency in
ERP/CMMS systems
(e.g., SAP, Maximo, Oracle).
Advanced capability in
Excel
or
data visualization tools
(Power BI, Tableau).
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management abilities.
Willingness to travel periodically to Wonderbrands' bakeries across Canada.
What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands
Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.
Disclaimer:
The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
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