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Maintenance Manager — Automotive Manufacturing
Kitchener, ON $130,000–$140,000 base + bonus +benefits About the Role We are seeking an experienced Maintenance and facilties Manager to lead the maintenance operations of a fast-paced manufacturing facility in the Kitchener area. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in automotive manufacturing or metal processing environments, who can drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across a large maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 millwrights and electricians, overseeing scheduling, performance, training, and development Direct all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and facility infrastructure Partner with production, engineering, and EHS teams to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital equipment planning Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime Manage relationships with external contractors and equipment vendors Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new equipment Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory/management experience Prior experience in automotive manufacturing or metal processing (stamping, welding, machining, or similar) required Proven track record managing a team of 15–20+ millwrights, electricians, or skilled trades Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) Millwright or Electrician trade certification an asset Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Willingness to be on-site in the Kitchener, ON area
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At CQ Search we understand that people make your business succeed, and we will deliver those candidates to you. We are committed to a thorough assessment of available and qualified candidates to assure that proper “fit”. The benchmark of OUR success is that an employee you hire from CQ Search Group Ltd. thrives in your environment
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Maintenance Manager — Automotive Manufacturing
Kitchener, ON $130,000–$140,000 base + bonus +benefits About the Role We are seeking an experienced Maintenance and facilties Manager to lead the maintenance operations of a fast-paced manufacturing facility in the Kitchener area. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in automotive manufacturing or metal processing environments, who can drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across a large maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 millwrights and electricians, overseeing scheduling, performance, training, and development Direct all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and facility infrastructure Partner with production, engineering, and EHS teams to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital equipment planning Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime Manage relationships with external contractors and equipment vendors Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new equipment Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory/management experience Prior experience in automotive manufacturing or metal processing (stamping, welding, machining, or similar) required Proven track record managing a team of 15–20+ millwrights, electricians, or skilled trades Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) Millwright or Electrician trade certification an asset Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Willingness to be on-site in the Kitchener, ON area
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About CQ Search Group Ltd.
At CQ Search we understand that people make your business succeed, and we will deliver those candidates to you. We are committed to a thorough assessment of available and qualified candidates to assure that proper “fit”. The benchmark of OUR success is that an employee you hire from CQ Search Group Ltd. thrives in your environment