Area Manager - Maintenance and Engineering

Area Manager - Maintenance and Engineering

Our client, a leader in manufacturing, is seeking an Area Manager to join their team in Windsor OR Cleveland Tennessee. The qualified candidate will have 10+ years of related experience with multi-trade divisional maintenance staff, and the ability to travel between Canada and the US. The position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.

• Direct maintenance managers ensuring effective PM systems are in place and effective repairs are being made to ensure the operation is adequately supported.
• Provide direct guidance when dealing with large repairs and breakdowns.
• Incorporate organizational strategy and plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in our manufacturing process.
• Monitor production metrics and recommend process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency.
• Ensure spare parts inventories are adequate and up to date at all sites.
• Provide guidance and input on staffing levels and staffing structure of the various maintenance departments.
• Provide guidance for budgeting of R&M activities.
• Create, manage and maintain CAPEX budget.
• Host regular meetings with all maintenance managers to maintain communication and teamwork across all sites.
• Lead project engineers and corporate controls team with new equipment purchases and major upgrades. Responsible for process from RFQ to buyoff.
• Projects include:
  New buildings, expansions, renovations. Plant equipment: cranes, HVAC, compressors, chillers, etc. Production equipment:
  Automated weld equipment, Presses and pressroom equipment, laser cutting equipment, CNC mills, etc.
• Responsible for fostering good safety culture among all maintenance departments.
• Ensure compliance of all company and regulatory H&S regulations.
• Visit all sites from time to time to follow up on initiatives, support major projects, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10 + years Experience with management of multi-trade divisional maintenance staff and outside contractors to achieve timely completion of tasks
• Ability to travel in the US and Canada
• Proven project and time management ability demonstrating experience coordinating with other departments/ divisions and/or external resources to ensure equipment/facilities are repaired as quickly and economically as possible

Resumes can be sent to  or apply direct through our website

Forge Consulting is a growth-oriented organization determined to enable our people to realize their potential. Our office culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance with their personal and work life. As a member of a dynamic, energy driven team, each employee is eager to learn, valued for their contributions, and approaches each day excited to grow themselves and the company further.