Maintenance Manager-Manufacturing

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Ancaster, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $120K-150K annually, plus annual bonus Vacancy Type:
Existing position

Schedule:

Straight Day Shift Travel:
Limited
As the next member of our Operations Leadership Team, the Maintenance Manager reports to the Senior Operations Manager. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across Plant 1 and Plant 2 in Ancaster, including maintenance personnel and outside contractors, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment, facilities, and production systems.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Technological Leadership:
Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
Recognition Programs:
Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
Community Engagement:
Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing:
Manages the daily scheduling of maintenance activities for plant equipment, facilities, maintenance supervisors, and hourly skilled trades employees across Plant 1 (Powder Metal ) and Plant 2 (Motion Technologies).
Develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Reviews monthly maintenance performance metrics and recommends and implements continuous improvement initiatives across both facilities.
Participates as a member of the Operations Leadership Team.
Implements, maintains, and continuously improves the maintenance work order management system.
Oversees the purchasing and inventory management of maintenance supplies, parts, and equipment.
Recommends, evaluates, and supports the implementation of new equipment and technology.
Reviews and maintains equipment history records and maintenance documentation.
Reviews, negotiates, and updates annual facility service contracts for both Ancaster facilities.
Provides technical support and maintenance expertise for engineering and capital projects.
Manages facility, infrastructure, and equipment improvement projects through contractor selection, quotations, and project oversight.
Leads maintenance team development, succession planning, training, and performance management.
Ensures consistency of maintenance practices, standards, and resource utilization across both facilities.
Participates in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, cost-reduction, and productivity initiatives.
Adheres to Johnson Electric's policies and procedures.
Adheres to and supports Johnson Electric's Safety and Environmental policies and practices.
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and the requirements of the Quality Management System, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.

What We're Looking For:

Postsecondary education is required Minimum of 10 years of experience in a supervisory/management capacity in the automotive industry or high-speed manufacturing
Skilled Tradesperson (Province of Ontario), Millwright, Machinist, Electrician certification
Strong leadership, team building and motivational skills with a comprehensive understanding of critical problem solving

Experience with heavy presses an asset
Excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks
Technical & Skill Requirements:
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
Work Environment (Including physical demands) …