Maintenance Manager

One of our clients in Elora,ON is looking for a Maintenance Manager for their facility.

Shift - Days

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to safely maintain all mechanical and electrical systems, all machinery and refrigeration systems

• Provide leadership to the Maintenance Supervisor, Skilled Trades employees, and programs to support the efficient operations of the two facilities

• Direct and lead the Maintenance team in scheduling, preventative maintenance and repair of all production equipment within the plants

• Work planning and coordination of all skilled trades within the plant on a 24/7 basis (this includes Operating Engineers, Millwrights and Electricians)

• Oversee Capital Projects as assigned by the Operations Manager & provide technical expertise and support to our Corporate Engineering Team.

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of all utilities (Steam Boilers, Refrigeration, Cooling Tower, Air Compressors, HVAC, etc.) within the plants, working with the Chief Operating Engineer and Operating Engineers who are responsible for maintaining on a daily basis.

• Coordinate with all outside contractors and ensure that work is completed in a safe manner that complies with all necessary manufacturing codes, regulations and standards i.e. H&SE, GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS

• Communicate daily maintenance activity to all supervisors

• Participate as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee

• Improve and maintain existing preventative maintenance systems

• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to continuously improve maintenance operations and efficiencies

• Assist senior management with establishing and implementing operating and capital budgets; ensure maintenance operates within budget parameters

Qualifications:

• Educational background in mechanical or engineering technology (diploma or degree), coupled with a Millwright and/or Electrician license (or equivalent) is considered an asset

• Minimum of five(5) years' experience leading in a related position within the food/ beverage industry

• Experience working in a unionized facility an asset

• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including PLC programming and preventative maintenance computerized programs