Maintenance and Plant engineering Manager

Groupe Norbec•Strathroy-Caradoc, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance & Engineering Department Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering activities at the plant. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations while supporting the expansion and growth of the facility. This role owns capital projects from concept through commissioning, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures equipment reliability and operational readiness as production ramps up.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant field of expertise
Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of continuous lines and PLCs
Experience in continuous improvement (Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5 S, Kanban, etc.)
Knowledge of an MRP/ERP system
Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI
Structured, autonomous, results-oriented
Effective management of priorities, projects and deadlines
Excellent analytical skills, synthesis and practical problem-solving
Flexibility, adaptability and creativity
Mobilization, team spirit and communication skills
Leadership in change management and managerial courage
Customer satisfaction and quality orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epicor and Interal an asset

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and provide technical direction to the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring alignment with plant objectives and business priorities.
Oversee the preparation and review of project documentation, including technical specifications, requests for quotation (RFQs), and capital justification packages.
Provide leadership oversight for design, construction, and installation activities, including site visits, contractor coordination, and validation of project execution.
Own capital project planning and execution, including development of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and CAPEX requests, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Accounting, R&D, Production, Maintenance, and external suppliers to ensure successful project outcomes.
Ensure effective installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and early production support for new and modified equipment, while mentoring engineering and maintenance team members during start-up phases.
Maintain a hands-on presence on the shop floor, providing technical guidance, resolving issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
Set priorities and allocate resources across maintenance and engineering activities, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term improvement and reliability goals.
Promote initiative, critical thinking, teamwork, and accountability within the department, while fostering strong attention to detail and structured execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role combines strategic leadership with operational involvement; for smaller projects or urgent plant needs, the Manager may directly plan, execute, and implement solutions while ensuring appropriate governance and reporting.