Job: Maintenance Manager

Are you an experienced maintenance leader with a strong technical background and a passion for equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and team development in a manufacturing environment?

We're hiring a Maintenance Manager for a leading manufacturing organization. This is a key plant leadership role responsible for leading the maintenance function, improving equipment performance and reliability, managing preventative maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement across the facility. You will lead a skilled maintenance team while working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to minimize downtime and support overall plant performance.

• Lead and manage the maintenance team, including resource planning, training, development, and performance management
• Plan and coordinate equipment maintenance, repair, modification, and improvement activities across the facility
• Develop and maintain effective preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Monitor daily equipment downtime, past-due PMs, departmental overtime, and other maintenance performance indicators
• Drive year-over-year continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, cost reduction, and plant performance
• Develop annual maintenance budgets and monitor monthly performance, implementing corrective action plans where required
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors supporting maintenance, facility, and equipment projects
• Support equipment specifications, cost estimates, project planning, equipment installations, relocations, and facility improvements
• Manage spare parts inventory and approve purchasing requirements to support equipment reliability
• Work closely with Operations and other departments to identify equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex mechanical, electrical, automation, and equipment-related issues
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OHSA, applicable regulatory requirements, and company standards
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental responsibility, quality, and good housekeeping
• Conduct workplace inspections, support incident investigations, and ensure hazards and unsafe conditions are addressed promptly
• Identify employee training requirements and coordinate technical and safety training with Human Resources
• Provide technical leadership and maintenance support across required shifts
• Promote teamwork and collaboration within Maintenance and across plant departments

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Professional Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive maintenance, engineering, or related manufacturing experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience required
• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Experience managing maintenance teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, downtime, PM completion, labour costs, and departmental KPIs
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards is considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with OHSA, environmental regulations, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, and other applicable legislation
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing production and maintenance requirements
• Flexibility to provide support outside regular working hours when operational requirements demand it

• $120,000–$130,000 annual salary
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Leadership position within a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead plant maintenance strategy and equipment reliability initiatives
• Collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Accommodation is available upon request to support your participation during all stages of the recruitment process.

Embracing diversity, all are welcome to apply.

Please note that AI tools may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.