Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager
Mississauga, ON
Manufacturing
Competitive salary $100,000-$135,000 based on experience with bonus, benefits

Our client, an established and growing food manufacturing organization, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead equipment reliability and plant maintenance within a high-volume production facility. Operating in a fast-paced, perishable goods environment, the organization prioritizes operational efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime, strengthening preventative maintenance systems, and supporting safe, efficient production across multiple shifts. The Maintenance Manager plays a key role in protecting product quality while improving overall plant performance.

The Role

• Lead all maintenance and reliability functions across production and facility operations, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs

• Develop and implement structured maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life

• Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical and electrical failures, implementing sustainable corrective actions

• Manage maintenance of processing, packaging, material handling, and refrigeration systems in a multi-shift environment

• Collaborate closely with operations, sanitation, quality, and safety teams to support production flow and regulatory compliance

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as downtime, response time, and equipment effectiveness

• Manage departmental budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships

• Support capital improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and automation projects

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians and contractors while fostering a culture of accountability and safety

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and facility requirements

• Participate in long-term facility planning and infrastructure improvements

The Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience within fast paced manufacturing, consumer goods, or similarly regulated production environments

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and refrigeration systems

• Experience supporting multi-shift or high-uptime operations

• Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime

• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or other regulated production standards

• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, systems-oriented approach

• Experience managing maintenance budgets and external service providers

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and data-driven maintenance tracking

• Post-secondary education in engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field; relevant certifications are considered an asset

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