Manager, Maintenance

Job summary

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance team in implementing Total Productive Maintenance strategies to ensure optimal machinery performance and safety. They are responsible for managing team performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and cost awareness.

Job details

“Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box” About Us At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact. The Opportunity The Maintenance Manager will provide leadership to the New Forest maintenance team, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment by implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, which includes preventive maintenance, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives, while adhering to safety regulations and optimizing production efficiency. What you'll do Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership * Create a culture where the safety of our people and our environment stewardship are priorities over production * Engage in daily safety conversations with team leaders and team members to always keep safety top of mind * Actively promote the SafeStart program and monitor adherence * Perform "safety observations" to ensure specific safety rules, procedures, housekeeping, proactive accident prevention and conscious safety behaviours are adhered to and enforced if necessary * Actively participate in inquiries from the JHSC and ensure follow up measures and goals are achieved through the JHSC TPM Leadership * Create a culture where we embrace and implement TPM methodologies enabling our capability to achieve a world class OEE target of 90% by the end of 2030 * Champion TPM principles across the maintenance team, driving employee engagement in ownership of equipment upkeep and performance improvement including; break down analysis (BDA), root cause analysis (RCA), clean inspect & lubricate activities (CIL), focused improvements (FI), and/or kaizen events. * Facilitate TPM training for superintendents and supervisors. * Ensure on-going participation by maintenance leaders in daily and weekly operations review (DOR & WOR) meetings to check performance metrics, identify issues, and develop corrective actions. * Actively participate in the monthly review of site Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Metrics (OGSM) and contribute to the development of the annual plan Team Leadership * Create a culture where our people want to come to work, enjoy working together, and share a sense of belonging * Manage performance of direct reports by setting expectations, providing feedback, supporting development and issuing recognition, in alignment with site OGSM and the corporate performance management program * Ensure consistent application of mill rules, procedures and attendance guidelines – coach and support shift supervisors to maintain high standards of professionalism and fairness. * Monitor team performance and reward accomplishments through celebrations and recognition (both individual and group). * Conduct routine individual performance reviews with direct reports * Manage team vacation schedules to ensure reliable coverage and support is always available. * Collaborate with the Sales, Scheduling, Shipping, Operations, Procurement and Accounting Departments as required to maintain relationships based on mutual respect Quality Leadership * Create a culture where we strive to meet customer expectations on paper quality and workmanship * Maintain an active awareness of new technological developments of relevance to the mill’s processes * Work synergistically with the Project Engineering Department to plan process modifications and machine upgrades to improve product quality, production throughput, and safety. Cost Leadership * Build a culture of cost awareness to enable our core value of acting like a business owner. * Identify areas within the Maintenance Department where costs can be reduced and lead initiatives to realize the savings. What You Bring * Engineering or business administration degree, or a related field (preferred). * 5 plus years of experience in a heavy industry production environment * 5 plus years of managerial experience * Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential * Strong interpersonal & communication skills * Exhibit a sense of urgency and demonstrates the ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment * Knowledge of TPM, six sigma, lean and ISO is an asset What We Offer * Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) * Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events * A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition * Opportunities for advancement and internal movement * Education assistance for continuous skill development * Academic scholarships for employees’ children * Safety equipment and PPE support program Inclusion and Accessibility Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process. Hiring Range : $148,800 to $186,000 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance team in implementing Total Productive Maintenance strategies to ensure optimal machinery performance and safety. They are responsible for managing team performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and cost awareness.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an engineering or business administration degree and at least 5 years of experience in a heavy industry production environment. Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Teamwork-focused culture • Sustainability initiatives • Social events • Point-based recognition • Opportunities for advancement • Education assistance • Academic scholarships • Safety equipment support • PPE support

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Total Productive Maintenance
• Leadership
• Preventive maintenance
• Root cause analysis
• Break down analysis
• Continuous improvement
• Safety management
• Performance management
• Strategic planning
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• ISO standards
• Operational excellence
• Independent Thinking
• Business Metrics
• Shipping Operations
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Professionalism
• Project Engineering
• Kaizen Methodology
• Accident Prevention
• Planning
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Performance Management
• Housekeeping
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Development Environment
• Employee Engagement
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Packaging And Labeling
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Machinery
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Operations
• Performance Improvement
• Performance Metric
• Performance Review
• Team Leadership
• Team Performance Management
• Scheduling
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Logistics
• Maintenance Manager
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers