Maintenance Manager

JLL • Delta, BC

29d • CA$125,000 - CA$168,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager position will lead a multi-site team of maintenance associates, as well as potentially supervise Area Maintenance Managers, and ensure a safe working environment for all. The role involves supporting the Operations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner, being highly self-motivated and customer-centric. The manager will develop and design innovative solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors, and be on call for emergencies. This position handles multiple internal and externally sponsored projects and daily activities, managing to and meeting deadlines, and developing & tracking plans to accomplish departmental and distribution goals. The role also includes working with local site Safety department leadership to understand, implement, and audit safety programs, ensuring all safety programs and procedures are followed. Developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations leadership is key. The manager will facilitate technical and safety training, and help develop the professional development of departmental facilities associates. Mentoring all maintenance associates by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and making a consistent effort to go above and beyond is expected. Developing Maintenance department business plans and providing guidance and direction for their successful implementation is also part of the role. Collaboration with the site Finance team to develop, set and track budgets, and participation in efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site and network are required. The role involves developing capital spending plans, facilitating cross-functional project planning, and performing cost analysis. Owning and promoting excellent housekeeping is essential. Participation in weekly network Maintenance calls and periodic Maintenance Manager off-site conferences is also required. Candidates must be able to provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance and provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination. Travel up to 20% at a minimum is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)
• Ability to travel to various sites as needed.
• 5+ years’ experience in the distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
• Experience in automated conveyor systems and controls
• Experience in electrical and electronic principles
• Experience in blueprint and electrical schematic reading
• Experience with CMMS programs
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures
• Experience in industrial electrical
• Experience in industrial controls
• Experience in industrial electronics
• Experience in industrial PC literary
• Experience with N.E.C.
• Ability to develop and maintain a partnership and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally with Safety, Operations, Engineering, Sr. Management, peers, contractors and vendors
• Ability to multitask and prioritize many different projects
• Six Sigma Certification
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site team of maintenance associates.
• Potentially supervise Area Maintenance Managers.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all.
• Support the Operations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner.
• Develop and design innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Manage outside contractors.
• Be on call for emergencies.
• Handle multiple internal and externally sponsored projects and daily activities.
• Manage to and meet deadlines.
• Develop & track plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals.
• Work with local site Safety department leadership to understand, implement, and audit safety programs.
• Ensure that all safety programs and procedures are followed.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain good working relationships with operations leadership.
• Facilitate technical and safety training.
• Help to develop professional development of departmental facilities associates.
• Mentor all maintenance associates by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals.
• Make a consistent effort to go above and beyond.
• Develop Maintenance department business plans.
• Provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.
• Work with site Finance team to develop, set and track budgets.
• Participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site, as well as the network when needed.
• Develop capital spending plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional project planning.
• Perform cost analysis.
• Own and promote excellent housekeeping.
• Participate in weekly network Maintenance calls and periodic Maintenance Manager off site conferences.
• Provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance.
• Provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination.

Benefits

• JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
• Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.
• We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.
• Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
• At JLL, we work together to create a brighter future for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Our collaborative culture—locally and globally—drives innovative solutions.
• We value wellbeing, inclusivity, and belonging, ensuring every team member feels supported.
• JLL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager