Job Description: Our Bolton Pet plant is seeking a Maintenance Manager—an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing environments, including more than 5 years managing maintenance teams and 10 years in hands-on technical roles. This individual is recognized for strong technical aptitude, a proven ability to engage and develop employees, and a results-driven approach to achieving maintenance and production excellence.

What are we looking for?

• Managerial / leadership experience with proven results in driving team performance and operational excellence.
• Strong and demonstrated technical aptitude within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing maintenance teams, with 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in production settings.
• Required competencies include the ability to engage and motivate teams, develop employees, and maintain a results-oriented focus.
• Experience in a maintenance-oriented technical role, overseeing equipment reliability and process optimization.
• Responsible for managing a team of 17 direct reports.
• Background in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or qualifications as a Millwright or licensed Electrical Maintenance professional.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Directly Manage all aspects of a team of Shift based Mechanics and Electricians and be able to direct and collaborate maintenance leaders and other support staff.
• Organize and lead reactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance of factory equipment.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety and food safety for plant Maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance related escalations from various functions to maintain a high level of customer service. (Operations, Safety, Quality)
• Work closely with broader team to ensure plant PM activities are in good standing.
• Lead MSE activities in the factory and with central teams. Ownership of BDE (breakdown elimination pillar within MSE)
• Drive loss elimination in support of optimizing production line efficiencies using data from site CMMS and data collection systems.
• Develop the skills and knowledge of the technical team in accordance with the needs of the factory.
• Develop and manage ways of working with key stake holders.
• Lead maintenance projects and activities (safety/food safety/efficiency) aimed at the development and improvement of the factory.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!
• 4 weeks of Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• Annual Merit Increases
• Annual Bonus

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 98,991.00 - CAD 129,926.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.