Mechanical & Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Operations Location: Winnipeg Status: Full Time, on site. Reports to: Plant Manager The Maintenance Manager – Mechanical Operations ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all production, packaging, and facility equipment. This hands-on leadership role combines team management with direct mechanical work to maximize equipment uptime, reduce downtime, and support production targets. Ideal candidates bring extensive mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience, along with the ability to lead a maintenance team while actively contributing on the floor. Key Responsibilities: • Lead maintenance operations to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and overall line performance. • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC issues. • Develop and drive preventive & predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime. •Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimization of new or upgraded production equipment. •Conduct root cause analysis for recurring failures and implement long term corrective actions. • Ensure all work meets safety, LOTO, and regulatory (HACCP/WH&S) requirements •Manage maintenance budgets, optimize spare parts inventory, and identify cost saving opportunities. •Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM compliance, and equipment reliability. •Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians; provide hands-on support during complex repairs. •Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve OEE and overall line efficiency. •Maintain building systems including utilities, HVAC, compressed air, and electrical infrastructure. Desired Qualifications: •Licensed journeyman, Industrial Millwright certification, or engineering (or equivalent experience). • 5–10 years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing environments. •Strong technical knowledge of automated processing/packaging equipment and reliability systems. •Proven success improving uptime and implementing preventive/predictive maintenance strategies. • Skilled in CMMS use, data-driven decision making, and budget management. • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast paced, high pressure operations. • Supports apprenticeship programs and ongoing technical training.

The Maintenance Manager leads operations to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and overall line performance through hands-on leadership and technical troubleshooting. They are responsible for developing preventive maintenance programs, managing budgets, and coaching the maintenance team to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must possess a licensed journeyman or Industrial Millwright certification and 5–10 years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing. Strong technical knowledge of automated processing equipment and proficiency in CMMS and reliability systems are required.

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• Mechanical maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Team leadership
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• PLC
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• CMMS
• Budget management
• Root cause analysis
• OEE
• HACCP
• LOTO
• Industrial Millwright
• Equipment reliability
• Budget Management
• Operation Maintenance
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• HVAC
• Budgeting
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Compressed Air
• Packaging And Labeling
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Inventory Control Systems
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Operations
• Predictive Maintenance
• Production Equipment
• Requirements Management
• Team Management
• Technical Training
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Commissioning
• Reliability

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

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week