The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire maintenance department, including strategic planning, budgeting, and ensuring optimal equipment performance. This role focuses on long-term planning, process improvement, and leadership to support organizational goals.
The Maintenance Manager will report directly to the General Manager.
What you will be doing as a Maintenance Manager:- Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for all production and facility equipment.
- Establish and manage the annual maintenance budget, ensuring cost control, forecasting accuracy, and alignment with business goals.
- Monitor equipment uptime, downtime, reliability data; develop action plans to improve asset performance and availability.
- Coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling to minimize production disruption.
- Lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
- Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes, equipment performance, and overall plant efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and equipment effectiveness.
- Support equipment upgrades, new installations, and commissioning activities to ensure maintainability and reliability.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to maintenance supervisors and technicians.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance, support training and skill development, and address performance issues as required.
- Foster strong collaboration with Production, Engineering, and other departments to align maintenance priorities with operational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, contractor safety, and risk assessments.
- Lead incident and accident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure maintenance activities support quality and environmental standards (e.g., IATF, ISO 14001).
- Manage maintenance spending, spare parts inventory, and service contracts to support reliable operations and cost efficiency.
- Work with vendors, contractors, and OEMs to support maintenance activities and improvement initiatives.
What you should have as a Maintenance Manager:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of robotic systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Proven experience in budget management and strategic planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive organizational efficiency
- This role may be required to manage multiple sites – pending organizational structure and territory requirements
- Verbal and written skills
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Ability to travel to suppliers and facilities in Canada, USA and Mexico
- Machine knowledge: Plasmas, Lasers, Brake Press, CNC, Robots, Weld Machines
- Nice to Have: Welding background
In Return, You Will Receive:- Competitive salary CA$100,000.00 - CA$130,000.00 per year based on experience
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Standard Dental, Medical, Vision benefits 80/20 after 3 months
The Shift You Will Be Working:- Monday to Friday
- 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm (flexible)
Where You Will Be Working:Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field ?
- Do you have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment?
- Do you have strong knowledge of robotic systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems?
- Are you ok to travel to the USA and Mexico?
- Do you have a Welding background?
- Do you have machine knowledge: Plasmas, Lasers, Brake Press, CNC, Robots, Weld Machines?
Work Location: In person