Maintenance Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the daily activities of directing monitoring

and coordinating all activities of the maintenance department to produce quality products efficiently and costeffectively.

This role provides leadership for the maintenance department and is responsible for ensuring the buildings facilities

plants amenities grounds silos utilities and all equipment are in good working order.

Principal Job Duties

Develop a work climate that promotes good working relations and continuous communication with

unionized employees

Ensure Safety is a priority and enforce safety regulations to ensure that all maintenance employees are

following all Health and Safety procedures

Manage the Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure it reduces downtime and improves the overall

reliability of manufacturing equipment

Ensure that equipment is maintained and operated in accordance with company standards and expectations

Proactively improve the functioning of the process and aim for increased efficiency by supporting plant

Continuous Improvement efforts including Lean activities

Ensure that all the tooling spares including dies for Brown Trim Tools are ordered in a timely manner

Monitor completion of job assignments and control overtime requirements (for both FT & Contracted

personnel) to ensure service calls and machine repairs are completed on time and within budget

Build the competency of maintenance personnel ensuring collaboration and communication

Create SOP/OPL Facilities documentation and provide employee training

Actively participate in and support daily weekly and monthly Tier meetings to ensure accurate data

collection and information transfer.

Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and work with the maintenance

crew to implement the needed preventative measures.

Ensure that an annual maintenance budget and plan are developed and followed and that cost targets are

within budget.

Provide expert advice and guidance regarding the repair and maintenance of all machines and equipment.

Develop initiatives to promote productivity gains reductions of cost and new methods of doing business.

Ensure that maintenance support is available as needed

Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

Postsecondary degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance management or supervisory role supervising a work team

preferably within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Experience in the Plastics industry is an asset.

Passionate about delivering consistent EXCELLENCE.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment tact and

discretion when dealing with stakeholders both internally and externally (Contractors Auditors Customers)

Effective organizational and time management skills capable of managing multiple tasks and competing

priorities within short timelines.

Experience with preventive maintenance programs PLCs parts inventory cost control sourcing

parts and managing budgets.

Excellent troubleshooting diagnostic analytical and problemsolving skills

How You'll Perform The Role Produce molds and/or machined / fabricated parts accurately and efficiently within established timelines Handle cutting, drilling, reaming, boring, polishing, deburring and grinding of aluminum parts Handle cleaning, fitting, drilling and assembling of the tools Assist with sample making process when required Grind tools for custom requirements Know capability of various machines and related impact on parts/tools Come up with ideas for productivity improvements through engineering solutions like jigs, fixtures etc. whenever required Guide and assist co-workers whenever required Make wooden crates and pack the tools for shipment whenever required Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required Assist with cleaning up machines and their general maintenance Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures whenever required Understand, maintain and follow the working procedures for machine shop Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company Any other duties as assigned by the Management What We Need From You Minimum High school diploma and Ontario Machinist Certification Minimum 5 years of experience in machine shop and fabrication for making thermoforming molds or similar applications Strong knowledge of different tooling machinery and its usage, including Milling Machines, Lathes, Drilling Machine, Band saw, Grinders etc. Able to verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using different measuring instruments eg. Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height gauge etc. Able to read and interpret blue-prints or study sample parts to determine machining operations to be performed Strong knowledge of welding and brazing. Able to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision Should possess own basic tools Good English communications skills (verbal and written)