Maintenance Manager

Job summary

The Maintenance Manager leads plant maintenance operations across two facilities to drive equipment reliability and operational uptime. Responsibilities include directing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing contractors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize unplanned downtime.

Job details

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations and drive equipment reliability, operational uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Manager will oversee a team of skilled maintenance professionals and provide leadership across multiple shifts, playing a critical role in supporting production goals by ensuring equipment and facility systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for directing all maintenance activities, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment, facilities maintenance, contractor management, and capital project support across 2 facilities. The Maintenance Manager will prioritize and manage work orders, lead root cause investigations, minimize unplanned downtime, and collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to maximize equipment availability and plant performance. This position also includes developing maintenance best practices, monitoring key performance indicators, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, along with strong technical expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment. Experience leading maintenance teams, managing preventive maintenance systems, and supporting automated production environments is essential in addition to a trade certification in an electrical, millwright, mechanical, or related discipline is preferred. We are searching for a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a proven track record of driving reliability, team performance, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Our Client’s preferred Salary Target is $85,000 - $110,000. We do encourage all applicants interested in this opportunity to apply. Please note, the hiring salary will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and ability to support the organization. At Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc., we provide a bespoke and personalized recruitment experience where every candidate’s application is reviewed by our team of Search Consultants and measured to our clients’ specific hiring criteria and requirements. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in selecting a candidate within our detailed and professional recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Manager leads plant maintenance operations across two facilities to drive equipment reliability and operational uptime. Responsibilities include directing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing contractors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize unplanned downtime.

Requirements

Candidates need 5-10 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems. A trade certification in electrical, millwright, or mechanical disciplines is preferred.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Maintenance Leadership
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis
• PLC-controlled Equipment
• Mechanical Engineering
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Contractor Management
• Capital Project Support
• Equipment Reliability
• Operational Uptime
• Facility Maintenance
• KPI Monitoring
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades