Senior Maintenance Manager

Location: Dorval

Essilor Luxottica is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions.
We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.
Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.
The  Maintenance Manager  plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of the Montreal Rx Laboratory's equipment and infrastructure. By leading a skilled maintenance team, this role drives operational excellence, minimizes downtime, and implements sustainable solutions that enhance productivity. The Maintenance Manager fosters team development while supporting Essilor Luxottica's commitment to Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Continuous Improvement.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement maintenance strategies that optimize asset reliability, equipment performance, and operational continuity.
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of production equipment, facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
Analyze maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities and enhance operational performance.
Lead failure investigations and implement corrective actions to improve long-term equipment reliability.
Direct maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution through the CMMS to maximize efficiency and asset availability.
Partner with Operations and key stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business and production needs.
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes, automation systems, and equipment optimization initiatives.
Manage vendor, contractor, and OEM relationships to support operational requirements and resolve technical challenges.
Oversee spare parts management, service contracts, and asset lifecycle planning.
Lead capital projects, equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Develop a high-performing team through coaching, training, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Manage maintenance budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation to support business objectives.
Communicate maintenance performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to site leadership
Basic Qualifications
DEC in Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or equivalent experience
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including team leadership
Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems
Knowledge of PLCs, preventive maintenance, and CMMS
Strong RCA, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
Effective communication with technicians, Operations, Engineering, management, and vendors
Bilingual…