Maintenance Manager

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager at our Moncton Garage. The Maintenance Manager - Atlantic is responsible for leading fleet maintenance operations across Midland's Atlantic maintenance network. The role provides leadership, direction, and support to maintenance facilities while ensuring the fleet is maintained safely, reliably, and cost-effectively to support operational requirements and business objectives. This position is accountable for maintenance performance, fleet reliability, preventive maintenance compliance, equipment availability, safety, maintenance cost control, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations Leadership

• Lead maintenance operations across multiple Atlantic maintenance facilities.
• Ensure consistent execution of maintenance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support maintenance leaders in achieving safety, reliability, and performance objectives.
• Monitor and improve shop productivity, throughput, and equipment turnaround times.
• Drive accountability for maintenance performance across all locations.

Fleet Reliability and Equipment Availability

• Ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Monitor fleet reliability metrics and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and breakdowns.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that maximize fleet availability.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure equipment availability aligns with business requirements.

Preventive Maintenance Compliance

• Ensure PM compliance targets are achieved across the Atlantic network.
• Monitor PM overdue equipment and develop recovery plans when targets are not met.
• Standardize maintenance planning and scheduling practices across all facilities.
• Support equipment inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.

Financial and Cost Management

• Support development and management of maintenance operating budgets.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Improve labour utilization, shop productivity, warranty recovery, and inventory management.
• Optimize internal versus external repair decisions to support cost and service objectives.
• Assist with business cases and capital investment recommendations.

Continuous Improvement and Maintenance Systems

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Drive adoption of maintenance management systems and performance reporting tools.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Standardize maintenance processes and best practices across all Atlantic locations.
• Lead maintenance-related projects and change initiatives.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safety-first culture across all maintenance operations.
• Ensure compliance with company, provincial, federal, and environmental regulations.
• Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote safe work practices and continuous risk reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Trade certification, technical diploma, or equivalent maintenance experience.
• 7 - 10 years
• Fleet maintenance and reliability management.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Budget and cost management.
• Maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Asset lifecycle management.
• Leadership and employee development.
• Maintenance systems and data analytics.
• Continuous improvement and Lean methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Midland, we’re not just moving freight - we’re building the next generation of transportation. We’ve been one of the most trusted carriers in Canada and the United States for over 55 years. We are driven by superior quality service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We’re investing in technology to deliver measurable customer-focused solutions, and we’re also committed to sustainability and growth.

Joining Midland means becoming part of a dynamic company that values safety, continuous improvement, and results. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we’re proud to foster a workplace where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and careers are built for the long haul. Whether on the road or in a service centre or office, every Midland employee helps build lasting relationships with our customers. We’re looking for motivated and skilled people who want to contribute to our high-performing team and be part of a business that is growing, evolving, and setting the standard in transportation and logistics.

Let’s drive success together.