Maintenance Manager

One of our clients in Vancouver, BC region is looking for a Maintenance Manager for their manufacturing facility.

Pay: - Upto 150k

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee maintenance of printing and packaging equipment (Flexo/Gravure presses, Offset presses, Laminators, Slitters, Bag-making machines, Corrugation lines, etc.).

• Develop, implement, and monitor Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to reduce downtime.

• Ensure machine calibration, alignment, and performance optimization.

• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for technical support and spare parts supply.

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and supervise maintenance technicians, electricians, and mechanics.

• Assign daily maintenance tasks and monitor team performance.

• Promote a safety-first culture and enforce proper use of tools and PPE.

Process Improvement

• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase machine uptime, reduce waste, and improve production efficiency.

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support smooth operations.

Planning & Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, HACCP, and safety standards (as applicable).

• Prepare maintenance budgets, plan spare parts inventory, and control costs.

• Schedule and execute shutdown maintenance and equipment overhauls.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all machinery meets legal and safety requirements.

• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.

• Train staff on emergency procedures and safe machine operation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.

• 10+ years of maintenance experience in printing, packaging, corrugation, or related manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Flexographic/gravure/offset printing systems

  • PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and basic automation

  • Pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial electrical systems

• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.