Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement standards and programs with the concept of maximizing the profitability of the site, while maintaining quality standards, and cost control systems.

Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.

Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.

Supervise, direct and coach employees to maximize their effectiveness and maintain a productive work environment.

Maintain a communications program to keep employees informed.

Support compliance with collective agreements and sound union / management / employee relations.

Manage the maintenance department to ensure that the services are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered on-time.

Maintain and improve the preventative maintenance program for the operations to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability.

Develop maintenance standards and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and performance of mill equipment.

Prepare and meet the maintenance and repair budgets. Explain variances and take appropriate action as needed.

Accountable within a framework to promote continued profitable operation of the site through capital investment plans.

Qualifications

A degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or trade qualifications in a relevant industrial field.

Minimum Eight (5) years of experience of leading a maintenance department.

Expertise in the heavy industry including project management and operations management.

A strategic thinker with the ability to manage complexity; able to balance the big picture with the details.

Excellent leadership and team building skills. Able to recruit, develop and retain high calibre people.

Ability to organize and plan, delegate authority, lead and motivate people, and maintain effective control.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively.

Demonstrated ability to act with high standards and integrity at all times.

Possesses situational awareness of surroundings with the ability to adapt to new and changing environments, who can relate well at all levels.

A high sense of urgency with regards to moving projects forward and making operational improvements; action and goal oriented.

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Adaptable and understands a complex and constantly changing business environment.

Bilingualism : English and French would be an asset.