Job PurposeWe are seeking a proactive and results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, driving preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives, and leading a team of skilled trades professionals. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to support operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement objectives.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Lead daily maintenance activities across all shifts, ensuring timely response and resolution of equipment downtime.
- Collaborate with Production and Maintenance teams to identify priorities and support operational needs.
- Monitor equipment performance, analyze downtime trends, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
- Drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, work order management, and maintenance system accuracy with the use of eMaint.
- Coordinate line access, maintenance shutdowns, ensure repairs, and troubleshoot efforts during production changeover and recurring equipment issues
- Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers related to equipment, facilities, and grounds maintenance.
- Oversee MRO inventory, parts procurement, tool crib management, and maintenance planning activities.
- Work closely with Engineering on tooling, controls, process improvements, and the implementation of new technologies.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health and safety management systems.
- Manage departmental budgets and ensure resources are effectively allocated.
Leadership Responsibilities- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Support workforce planning, staffing, performance management, training, and talent development activities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Address employee performance concerns and administer corrective actions when required.
Education and QualificationsQualifications- Previous maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience with CMMS systems, in particular eMAINT, and maintenance planning processes.
- Proven troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
- Working knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within manufacturing operations.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, contractors, and cross-functional projects is preferred.
FooterThe expected annual base salary range for this role is 120k-150k CAD.
The job is for an existing vacancy.
The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.
