Automation Lead
Ville : Mississauga - Financial Dr.
Catégorie : Other
Industrie : Food/Packaging
Employeur : Maple Leaf Foods
The Opportunity:
The Automation Lead will be the technical support for Corporate Engineering Automation related projects. The Automation lead will ensure all equipment meets or exceeds MLF defined Automation and controls standards as defined in the O Addendum series. Equipment adherence is achieved by supporting Corporate Engineering Program Managers, Equipment OEMs and Integrators during capital project assessment, design, procurement, testing, installation and commissioning phases. Ensuring equipment and interfaces align with MLF IS policies is achieved by interfacing with MLF IS Infrastructure, Manufacturing Information Systems and Security groups. This position will be centrally based out of Mississauga, Ontario, supporting multiple sites in Canada and U.S. Travel is periodically required for design reviews, FATs, installation, commissioning and start up activities. The position will require the management of contract resources and budgets as required.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 14. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Maintain and manage Automation controls standards and specifications
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure approved components and hardware meet highest requirements for Safety, FSQA, Operations and Asset Reliability.
- Review and approve OEM/Integrator controls and electrical submissions.
- Identification and benchmarking of new technology.
- Support IS projects as required for equipment integration design, testing and commissioning.
- Ensure Automation projects are thoroughly documented as per Capital Playbook requirements.
- Manage contract resources during capital project life cycle
- Identify areas of opportunity and improvement through Automation
What You’ll Bring:
Working Knowledge of:- North American and European electrical schematics
- Advanced PLC programming in Rockwell platforms, Siemens is an asset
- Fanuc robotics
- Ethernet IP networking relative to CPWE architecture and requirements
- MES/SCADA systems
- Process control systems
- CSA/NFPA Safety and Machine guarding standards
- Ability to work with team members and business functional groups to provide collaborative and positive results.
- Being a self-driven motivated individual who can also work independently to achieve business unit goals
- Solid fundamentals managing project budgets and schedules
- 10+ years of technical experience in an automated manufacturing environment
- Engineering degree or College 3-4 year program in Electrical or Electromechanical.
- Professional Engineering designation not required.
- Advanced PLC/HMI programming skills including Rockwell platforms. (other platforms considered asset)
- Knowledge of robotic systems and integration, Fanuc preferred
- Ethernet IP networking of control systems based on CPWE standard
- Experience with SCADA/MES platforms
- Knowledge of CSA/NFPA machine guarding standards
- Working knowledge of North American and European electrical schematics
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
A diverse and inclusive work environment
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.- Doing What’s Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.
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