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Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands

Canadian bakery producing branded breads

Maintenance Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 8/7/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Longueuil, QC, Canada
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About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in a technical field is required.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience managing and supervising maintenance in a production facility is required, preferably in food production.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical skills are required.
  • Familiarity with automated process and packaging technology is required as an asset.
  • Experience working in a computerized preventive maintenance program is required as an asset.
  • Computer literacy, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP/BPCS systems, is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The candidate must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate a team.
Responsibilities
  • Provide overall direction and guidance to the maintenance team in the daily planning and execution of preventive maintenance and repair of all production equipment.
  • Provide guidance to third-party contractors and collaborate with the corporate maintenance team to support the bakery.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving larger process improvements to achieve specific measurable goals.
  • Use information tools to identify opportunities to improve production-line efficiency, trends, and bakery priorities.
  • Meet equipment reliability targets within budget.
  • Provide troubleshooting services and identify the external support needed to resolve issues.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure service and installation meet or exceed objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce a training plan for all employees.
  • Ensure required training is completed and recorded in training files.
  • Ensure all aspects of equipment maintenance comply with food-safety standards.
  • Comply with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan and SQF Level 2 certification requirements.
  • Establish and maintain a positive, cooperative environment through effective communication among work teams, shifts, and other functional areas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with automated process and packaging technology.
  • Experience working in a computerized preventive maintenance program.
  • Experience managing and supervising maintenance in a food-production facility.

About the company

Wonderbrands is a large Canadian bakery group that produces and distributes everyday breads and bakery products. Its lineup includes Wonder, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa brands, which are baked fresh daily in its facilities for Canadian customers. The company’s products come to life through large-scale baking operations that mix dough, bake it, and ship it through an optimized supply chain so groceries and retailers can offer fresh bread quickly. What sets Wonderbrands apart is its combination of scale, production innovation capabilities, and advanced supply chain practices, paired with a strong focus on investing in the communities where it bakes. This enables faster production, reliable delivery, and a broad national footprint compared with many rivals. The company’s goal is to provide better, fresher-tasting baked goods to all Canadians and to grow its business by improving how bread is produced, stored, and moved through the supply chain.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$20K

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Pickering's first phase targets 1,000 jobs and major capacity expansion.
  • Wonderbrands restored shelves quickly after October 2024 contamination by switching to alternate salt suppliers.
  • Its 2026 national brand portfolio still covers bread, buns, tortillas, and wraps across Canada.

What critics are saying

  • August 2025 Sudbury sliced-bread shutdown cut 50 jobs and signaled ongoing consolidation.
  • October 2024 metal-contaminated salt recalls hit Wonder, D'Italiano, Country Harvest, and private labels.
  • Another recall can trigger retailer delistings at Costco, Giant Tiger, and Loblaw within weeks.

What makes Wonderbrands unique

  • Wonderbrands owns Wonder, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa nationwide.
  • FGF's Pickering Innovation Business Park targets three plants and a distribution center.
  • Its portfolio spans bread, buns, muffins, tortillas, and wraps with no artificial flavors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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