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Mark Zalac

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Director of Maintenance and Reliability at Sofina Foods Inc.
📍 Plattsville, Ontario, Canada

Mark Zalac is a quality-driven leader with over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, specializing in maintenance, reliability, and engineering. An Electronic Engineering Technologist from Conestoga College, he is an expert in Toyota’s lean manufacturing system (TPS) and has managed teams of over 160 employees in both unionized and non-unionized settings.

His professional experience in the automotive world with companies like Toyota and Magna is complemented by a personal interest in major automotive players like Ford Motor Company and General Motors, indicating a deep-rooted passion for the industry.

He successfully implemented a "Green Field" start-up for a Tier 1 supplier to Toyota, achieving a four-hour reaction time from order to product arrival.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Director of Maintenance and Reliability
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Plattsville, Ontario, Canada
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Maintenance & Reliability
His current role involves developing and implementing a national maintenance and reliability improvement strategy across 16 facilities for Sofina Foods.
Lean Manufacturing
He is well-versed in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and the art of visual management, applying these principles throughout his career in various manufacturing environments.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Director of Maintenance and Reliability
Sofina Foods Inc.
11-2018 - 12-2022
Technical Services Manager
Oregon Tool
11-2015 - 12-2017
Maintenance Manager
Stackpole International, Engineered Products Divisions
2013 - 2015
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Mississauga Seating Systems, a div. of Magna Seating
2007 - 2013
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Toyota Boshoku Canada
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Education
1987 - 1990
Electronic Engineering Technologist
Conestoga College
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