MAINTENANCE MANAGER Saint John, NB

Our client operates one of North America’s most modern and highly automated manufacturing facilities, producing a full range of building materials for residential and commercial construction. They are seeking an energetic and motivated leader to join their talent pipeline and team as Maintenance Manager

. This position is ideal for a technically strong leader who thinks beyond basic maintenance—someone who understands how asset reliability, safety, people development, and financial performance interconnect to drive business success. This role offers a solid foundation for long-term personal and professional career growth, backed by structured training, development programs, and mentorship within a dynamic corporate divisio

n. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILIT IESOperational Strategy & Reliabil ityAsset Ownership: Own total plant maintenance, reliability, and long-term asset strategy, balancing daily operational execution with future reliability planni ng.Uptime Optimization: Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to systematically improve equipment uptime and optimize operational cos ts.Execution & Outages: Take full ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling, execution, and external contractor performan ce.Business Integration: Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to support capital planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall business resul ts.Safety & Team Leaders hipSafety Culture: Lead by example to cultivate a world-class safety culture, setting the standard for safety leadership and strict regulatory complian ce.Team Development: Coach, manage, and elevate a skilled maintenance and engineering workfor ce.Mentorship: Actively mentor engineers, supervisors, and high-potential employees to build a strong pipeline of future leade

rs. POSITION REQUIREM ENTSEducation & Core Experi enceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineer ing.Technical Foundation: Strong mechanical foundation, with knowledge of electrical and controls systems considered a valuable as set.Manufacturing Background: Proven industrial experience within a safety-critical manufacturing environm ent.Leadership & Competen ciesTeam Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build accountability, and continuously improve performa nce.Business Acumen: A proven interest in people leadership and understanding the broader business and financial impacts of technical operati ons.Preferred Assets & Qualificat ionsExperience leading major plant shutdowns and turnarou nds.Strong background in planning, scheduling, and external contractor managem ent.Direct experience with capital projects and engineering execut ion.Practical exposure to Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) princip

les.