Maintenance, Specialist – Inventory & Purchaser (Contract)

About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:
The Maintenance Inventory & Purchaser Specialist is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and maintaining all parts, tools, materials, and supplies required by the Maintenance Department in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely replenishment, efficient storage, and full compliance with safety, quality, and food-safety regulations. The Specialist works closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, and external vendors to support maintenance activities, minimize downtime, and optimize equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Principal contact for any work that is required and ensures constant communication with the requester.
• Purchasing of maintenance related spare parts inventory, consumables and services.
• Manage spare parts inventory to minimize cycle count deficiencies
• Follow-up on all delinquent purchase orders with suppliers and research alternate parts
• Provide monthly reports on inventory value, and cycle counts and adjustments
• Communicates between all facets of a 24/7 manufacturing environment to schedule and prioritize all maintenance assignments.
• Craft labour estimates, ensuring all resources and parts are available before work order is scheduled.
• Develop long & short range plans including complete job packages.
• Ensure proper follow-up and close out of every job.
• Develop & analyze KPI reports
• Documentation control and analysis as it pertains to food safety, health & safety, security, and the environment.
• Work closely with department to establish PM programs and predictive PM’s, analysis of equipment history, and repetitive failure
analysis.
• Development/implementation and review of PM checklist/schedule
• Review and plan preventive and corrective maintenance requests
• Assistance in development & implementation of capital projects
• Estimate time and costs required for project executions
• Follow-up on Department’s work order (Maintenance, Quality, H&S, Production, etc.) and validate planned timelines
• Bring technical support to the Maintenance teams, to ensure optimization
• Create, analyze and update the Oracle system
• Participate in continuous improvement project teams, as required
• Identify and resolve problems, recommending improvements in the planning process and ensure routine schedules
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by ensuring plant is in accordance with governing practices, codes and regulations.
• Prioritize and schedule work backlogs by type and status
• Produce planned work schedules for Maintenance Supervisors
• Conduct follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of required work
• Understand and practice all Health and Safety, GMP and Food Safety policies and regulations
• Manage the activities of the stock room coordinator
• Other Duties as assigned.

Experience & Education:
• Professional training or relevant post secondary education
• At least 2-3 years experience in a maintenance planning department
• Previous experience in a food, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset
• Solid computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook), exposure to Oracle systems is an asset.
• Ability to communicate and work with all relevant associates, stakeholders and resources in a frequently changing and challenging
environment
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills and detailed oriented; strong organization skills with sound prioritizing abilities.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $61,000 - $84,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.
We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one ofCanada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes!This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [email protected].