Maintenance Manager

CPG Executive Search Inc
CA - Ontario - Ontario
January 26, 2025

Maintenance Manager

Food Manufacturing

Mississauga, Ontario

The Company:

Our Client is a rapidly growing North American Food Manufacturer.
Currently they run a 24/7 operation adhering to the highest Food Safety and GMP standards.

The Opportunity:

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager will be accountable for promoting excellence in all site maintenance activities, leading the site maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.
The Maintenance Manager is focused on safety, productivity, quality, cost control, environmental compliance and positive interdepartmental relations.

A key stakeholder in the automation process, the Maintenance manager will manage capital projects for equipment, preventative maintenance measures, sanitation standards under SQF and facility requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

Manage operations of the department by coordinating, planning, setting priorities, and following-up on maintenance activities to facilitate optimum performance, including labour/resources/shift requirements
Ensure that all relevant activities are conducted in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and good business practices
Problem-solving and act as primary decision maker in the following areas:
facility, emergency response, project start up, engineering (as built design vs.
theoretical).
Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence.
Focus on incident prevention through hazard identification, implementing necessary controls, training, education, and audits.
Take corrective action to address unsafe situations and employee behaviours
Provide leadership and supervision to staff by hiring, reviewing performance and providing feedback, determining training and development needs, and providing coaching and work direction
Develop business plans to resolve maintenance and production-related issues based on business knowledge and, where necessary, seek appropriate approvals to implement solutions within time and budgetary constraints
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement in costs, quality, customer service, and overall facility operations
Identify and/or provide input on appropriate technology, equipment and methodology used in the operation, or having an opportunity to improve operating results or costs
Supervise and ensure contractors adhere to facility procedures and achieve contractual requirements, including equipment installations, modifications and maintenance as required on weekends or off- production periods
Manage the department's budget by controlling, monitoring and justifying expenditures versus plan and manage accordingly
Plan, organize, direct and undertake the ongoing maintenance, security and cleanliness of the building, grounds and equipment
Assure sharing and implementation of building management best practices
Work order management
Oversee and undertake the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems
Procure all necessary parts, materials and supplies for the purpose of maintenance, repairs, cleaning and projects
Communicate with contractor services to plan and schedule building, grounds and equipment services and special projects
Develop and manage parts inventory system
Develop and implement improvements to maintenance management practices

Qualifications & Competencies

College diploma or University degree; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
5+ years supervisory industrial maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
Sound negotiation, people development skills
Solid financial and budgetary skills
Knowledge of all regulatory codes (building, ISO, safety, fire, CFIA, electrical, TSSA, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively and across multiple departments
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflicts
Comfortable reading engineering drawings
Structured and self-directed approach to project work
Familiarity with boilers, air compressors, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, welding, carpentry, electrical/electronic equipment, pneumatic, hydraulics and manufacturing equipment
Ability to consistently meet targets and deadlines
Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills
Proficiency in setting priorities and executing multiple assignments in a timely manner
Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks
Strong command of English language (written and verbal)
Sound mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and light machinery
Ability to adjust and be flexible to meet changing work needs and demands

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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