Maintenance Manager

Quadra•Oakville, ON

50d•CA$88,100 - CA$148,625•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance activities within a dynamic environment that includes a food manufacturing plant, chemical storage facility, and distribution warehouse. This role ensures that all equipment, infrastructure, security systems, and safety-critical assets operate reliably, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable environmental, food safety, and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Director of Operations – Canada, the Maintenance Manager provide guidance to the maintenance coordinators responsible for the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs across a multisite setup. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational continuity, asset reliability, and a strong culture of safety. The Maintenance Manager also defines, monitors, and drives key performance indicators (KPIs) to continuously improve maintenance effectiveness and site performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent trade background).
10+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment; food or chemicals strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing maintenance operations in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage external contractors in a multi-site environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems (HVAC, conveyors, pumps, forklifts, etc.).
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs and CMMS.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of chemical storage regulations and safe handling practices.
Understanding of hygienic design and sanitary maintenance practices.
Familiarity with automation and continuous improvement methodologies (Knowledge in LEAN and TPM).
Strong leadership ability to collaborate across functions.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Organized, hands-on, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with powdered handling, blending, or packaging equipment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance for warehouse equipment, including pumps, conveyors, HVAC systems, forklifts, racking, and fire protection systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and facility-related issues to minimize downtime.
Develop and manage the site’s maintenance program (SOPs, CMMS, maintenance logs, inspections, equipment history).
Act as technical subject matter expert of powdered blenders and packaging lines within a food environment.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards (WHMIS, OSHA, environmental, NFPA, FDA, CFIA, GMP, HACCP, SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000).
Maintain hygienic maintenance practices aligned with food safety requirements.
Conduct regular inspections of safety systems such as spill containment, ventilation, eyewash stations, and emergency alarms.
Lead corrective actions and support investigations following safety audits or equipment-related incidents.
Manage external contractors, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to internal safety protocols.
Provide training and coaching on equipment operation, safety procedures, and maintenance best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Health & Safety, Quality and Commercial teams.
Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of recurring issues.
Act as a subject matter expert for the Maintenance Coordinators of the various sites.
Manage spare parts inventory and ensure critical components are available for emergency repairs.
Contribute to the multi-year capital planning by identifying equipment nearing end-of-life and recommending replacements or upgrades.
Analyze failure trends and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and warehouse efficiency.
Optimize maintenance workflows and support the implementation of digital maintenance systems (CMMS).
Monitor and analyze KPIs (Downtime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance) to improve reliability.
Implementation of automation project.