Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager — Automotive Manufacturing Kitchener, ON $130,000–$140,000 base + bonus +benefits About the Role We are seeking an experienced Maintenance and facilties Manager to lead the maintenance operations of a fast-paced manufacturing facility in the Kitchener area. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in automotive manufacturing or metal processing environments, who can drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across a large maintenance team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 millwrights and electricians, overseeing scheduling, performance, training, and development Direct all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and facility infrastructure Partner with production, engineering, and EHS teams to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital equipment planning Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime Manage relationships with external contractors and equipment vendors Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new equipment Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory/management experience Prior experience in automotive manufacturing or metal processing (stamping, welding, machining, or similar) required Proven track record managing a team of 15–20+ millwrights, electricians, or skilled trades Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) Millwright or Electrician trade certification an asset Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Willingness to be on-site in the Kitchener, ON area

Lead a team of millwrights and electricians to manage all preventive and corrective maintenance activities for a manufacturing facility. Focus on minimizing downtime, improving overall equipment effectiveness, and managing maintenance budgets and external vendors.

Requires at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience with a supervisory role in automotive or metal processing environments. Candidates should have strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and experience with CMMS.

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• Maintenance Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• OEE Improvement
• Budget Management
• Spare Parts Inventory
• Root Cause Analysis
• CMMS
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Capital Equipment Planning

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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