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Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

CPG Executive Search Inc.Etobicoke, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job description

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
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