Our client, a leading unionized 24/7 food manufacturer, is currently in search of a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to join their team in Brampton, ON.

The Maintenance Manager ensures peak performance and safety of production equipment while leading a skilled team of technicians. This dynamic role involves implementing preventive maintenance programs, managing budgets, and driving cost-saving initiatives. We are looking for someone who has been apart of rapid growth and/or acquisitions who is a critical thinker and a pioneer of change.

Maintenance Manager Details

• Monday-Friday, day shift.
• Superior compensation!
• + Bonus! *
• Relocation assistance available
• Benefits from day 1!
• 3 weeks vacation

Maintenance Manager Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the operations team to set key production metrics like efficiency, uptime, and reliability for your lines.
• Oversee daily activities for Maintenance staff, ensuring all Levels 1-5 and Stationary Engineers keep industrial machinery running smoothly.
• Provide hands-on technical support for all production equipment, prioritizing reliability and effective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices throughout the facility.
• Work to enhance production line performance, focusing on uptime and meeting design operating rates.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment design and departmental processes to maximize asset availability.
• Manage maintenance budgets wisely, finding cost-saving opportunities along the way.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure service needs are met efficiently.
• Act as a technical resource, collaborating with manufacturing, warehouse, planning, engineering, and QA teams.
• Lead and develop your team of technicians, focusing on performance management, training, and career growth.
• Direct the safe maintenance and operation of food processing equipment, following all company procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance processes for future growth.
• Implement and monitor policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the Collective Agreement.
• Handle corrective actions, including disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Promote a Culture of Safety by adhering to workplace regulations and policies.
• Tackle work problems proactively and suggest measures to boost departmental output.
• Train Operators on safe equipment operation and manage the inventory of repair supplies.
• Participate in the PM program to ensure continuous improvement of all machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance reports and documentation, ensuring safety devices are functional post-repair.

Maintenance Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: a professional designation in engineering or equivalent
• 443A or 442A an asset
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing setting is a must
• 5 years of proven experience in maintenance management, particularly in a rendering environment, edible oil processing or similar industries.
• Strong background in rendering processes is essential.
• Experience with CAPEX management and Project Management
• Experience implementing safety policies and procedures
• Inventory and parts management experience.
• Experience implementing maintenance tracking and work order systems or programs an asset
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Technical expertise in industrial machinery maintenance and reliability practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with various departments.
• Experience in budgeting and cost management within maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in food processing environments.
• Ability to develop and implement maintenance processes to improve efficiencies.