Maintenance Manager

Our client is a global industrial manufacturing organization with a strong footprint across North America. The company is known for operational discipline, safety-first culture, and long-term investment in people, processes, and equipment. This facility plays a critical role within the broader manufacturing network and supports high-volume, continuous operations.
The Opportunity
 
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance activities at the facility, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe, efficient operations. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and plant leadership to drive continuous improvement and support production goals.
This is a key leadership role with direct impact on plant performance, cost control, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team, including technicians and supervisors
• Ensure safe execution of all maintenance activities in compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, and overall plant performance
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order execution
• Utilize CMMS to track maintenance activities, downtime, and costs
• Partner with operations to prioritize work and support production requirements
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions

Background Profile

• Experience leading maintenance operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems
• Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, and hold people accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Technical degree, engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience

Why This Role

• Stable, well-capitalized manufacturing organization
• High-visibility role with influence across plant operations
• Opportunity to improve systems, processes, and team capability
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term growth potential within a large manufacturing network