Maintenance Manager

What We Offer:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)
• $107,887 - $153,850 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.)

• Asset & Maintenance Excellence: Ensure physical assets are properly maintained and upgraded, with effective inventory control to optimize reliability and cost.
• Strategic & Financial Accountability: Lead maintenance and CHP budgeting, cost management, and long-range planning while meeting spend and performance targets.
• Maintenance Strategy & Reliability: Drive efficient maintenance strategies and audit work quality to continuously improve asset reliability and effectiveness.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, coach, and mentor Maintenance and CHP teams with clear expectations, KPIs, goals, and development plans.
• Safety Leadership & Culture: Role model safety standards, enforce procedures, promote a compassionate and autonomous safety culture, and support JHSC commitments.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Champion CI initiatives, standardize work processes, and embed accountability for sustaining improvements across the plant.
• Operational Readiness & Growth: Anticipate and address challenges related to plant start-ups and expansions to ensure operational success.
• Employee Engagement & Morale: Create pathways for engagement, build strong employee relations, and foster a positive, high-performance team environment.
• Communication & Influence: Communicate effectively across functions and with senior leadership, reporting results, risks, gaps, and improvement plans.
• Training & Capability Building: Identify skill gaps, develop training plans, ensure knowledge transfer, and strengthen overall team capability.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or technical leadership experience in paper or similar industry.
• 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in tissue/paper manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety while maintaining a strong customer and consumer focus.
• Proven ability to lead and coach maintenance/facilities teams, build strong cross-functional relationships, and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and independent working abilities, thriving in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
• Passion for continuous improvement, with experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and business execution.