Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Darling International Canada Inc., a global leader in creating sustainable food, feed and fuel solutions from organic by-products. Our world is growing. Global population is increasing by tens of thousands every day, and the pressure on our planet's resources for food, feed and fuel is greater than ever. Our future - and that of our children - depends on our ability to find economically and ecologically viable ways to provide for a growing population's basic needs.

JOB SUMMARY :

We have a Full-time, Maintenance Manager position located at our Dundas facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager and directing the maintenance team, The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant equipment and infrastructure at the Dundas, Ontario rendering facility. This role leads the Maintenance department, oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensures adherence to Ontario's regulatory, environmental and quality compliance requirements, and supports plant production through effective leadership, technical expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration

This position is an active member of the Plant Operations Committee and contributes plant strategy, capital planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & People Management

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and direction to the Maintenance Supervisor and all Maintenance team members.
• Conduct daily plant walkthroughs to identify hazards, equipment concerns, and to follow up on open work orders and employee concerns.
• Ensure effective communication within the department, including daily meetings, toolbox talks, maintenance updates and shift handover processes.
• Conduct mid‑year and annual performance reviews, delivering timely coaching, feedback, recognition and corrective action when required.
• Review and approve time and attendance (Kronos) for all Maintenance employees.
• Partner with Human Resources on training, development plans, succession planning, and addressing performance issues.
• Promote and maintain a positive, safety-focused, collaborative work culture that supports safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and company policies.

Maintenance Operations & Planning

Budgeting, Capital Planning & Projects

Health & Safety Leadership

Lockout / Tagout requirements

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Other Responsibilities

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

WE OFFER :

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for a current vacancy within our organization.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified recruiters, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

"Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through their Hiring Manager or forward their resume to the HR Department."

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