Facility Maintenance Coordinator

Quadra•Burlington, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded over 50 years ago, Quadra, is dedicated to its 550+ employees located in Canada and the United States. We are known for our superior execution in providing quality supply chain services. Quadra Chemicals is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in select markets in the United States. We are a rapidly growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. We are currently looking for a motivated team-oriented individual to join our Operations team in Burlington, Ontario as a Facility Maintenance Coordinator! Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, the Maintenance Coordinator will play a key role in developing and implementing improved equipment reliability and maintenance systems. You will oversee the day-to-day operating, maintenance and environmental compliance while ensuring that the facility operates in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner and be responsible for the coordination and the supervision of the work of contractors on site in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant maintenance and facilities experience in an operations environment.
Experience with implementation of maintenance systems.
Strong maintenance/equipment background. Including hands-on experience with Preventative Maintenance programs, maintenance tactics and critical spare parts inventories.
Proven experience in facilities maintenance and distribution operations.
Ability to manage projects within a budget.
Chemical operations experience in the handling of bulk chemicals.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, able to engage, influence team and external partners.
Completed post-secondary level education in related field. Preference given to chemical or mechanical.
Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience in managing and promoting a safe work environment.
Emergency response training /incident command experience.
Available to respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours.
Proven knowledge and familiarity with the following standards, but not limited to: OHSA, WSIA, ESA, CSA, Ontario Fire Code, HRA, BRCS, GMP, ISO, COR.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of continuous improvement programs and standards such as LEAN and Kaizen is an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance activities for the Burlington Branch and support for Quadra Oakville.
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize and/or eliminate impact to operations.
Develop and manage preventative maintenance program.
Responsible for creating, tracking and managing maintenance work orders.
Ensure maintenance contractors are qualified by Quadra, and all contractors receive site orientations.
Supervise contractors and external consultants for all maintenance activities.
Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, propose, plan and manage capital projects for maintenance and site improvements.
Investigate equipment failures/issues, determine root causes and provide corrective actions.
Oversee and organize maintenance of the facility, personally performing maintenance tasks.
Recommend equipment and process improvements.
Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and lead/implement projects to improve Safety, Efficiencies and Costs.
Responsible for branch purchasing as it relates to security, cleaning, maintenance, renovations, suppliers, etc.
Ensure all Safety Cases, including incident/accident reports relating to the branch areas of responsibility are responded to promptly, complete with an an investigation and actions to eliminate the chance of repeats.
Involvement in the Branch’s Emergency Response system, including site security, customers after-hour calls and chemical spill response as per policies and procedures.
Perform other duties in operations as assigned by the Regional Operations Manager.
Maintain a safety culture amongst all employees while assisting the Regional Operations Manager with the improvement of the branch safety culture and performance and overseeing the safe handling of chemical products.
Evolving our housekeeping best practices results in a clean/safe facility.
Regular safety/compliance audits are performed, and defects noted/corrected.
Ensure all health, safety and environmental incidents are recorded, complete with an analysis as to the root cause and the actions taken to ensure there are no repeats.
Member of the Local Emergency Response Committee, including periodic drills, tabletop exercises, training, and information sessions to ensure all understand their roles and responsibilities.
Responsible for ensuring site inspections for new bulk customers, and re-audit where necessary, to ensure they comply with Responsible Distribution code of practice as well as EH&S.
Work with local emergency responders and service providers to ensure alignment with Quadra’s safety vision and local requirements.

Benefits

Permanent, full-time position: Join us for a stable, long-term career
Competitive salary and generous performance incentive program: Your hard work is rewarded with attractive compensation.
Excellent Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, HSA, and more to keep you covered including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to telemedicine/Virtual healthcare
Generous Time Off: Flexible personal days, sick days and vacation time to recharge
Wellness Programs: Enhance your quality of life with wellness initiatives, including health and mental wellness programs from healthcare leaders
Pension plan with match: Plan your future with our matched pension plan program
Tailored training: We provide personalized training to support you and your growth
Family-owned and support environment: Be part of a private, family-owned company with a strong infrastructure and core values
Award-Winning Workplace: Work in a certified Great Place to Work®, and Best Managed Company!
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and caring for each other and having fun are part of our core values!
Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for development in a fast-paced growing company
Fun Social Activities: Get involved in company events, Volunteering programs, etc.
Referral & Recognition Programs: Earn monetary rewards through our referral and employee recognition programs (years of service, merit awards, etc.)
And Much More!