MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Saint John, NB
Our client operates one of North America’s most modern and highly automated manufacturing facilities, producing a full range of building materials for residential and commercial construction. They are seeking an energetic and motivated leader to join their talent pipeline and team as Maintenance Manager.
This position is ideal for a technically strong leader who thinks beyond basic maintenance - someone who understands how asset reliability, safety, people development, and financial performance interconnect to drive business success. This role offers a solid foundation for long-term personal and professional career growth, backed by structured training, development programs, and mentorship within a dynamic corporate division.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Financial Security: Group RRSP contribution matching program and a performance-driven Manager Incentive Program.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible benefits packages including a Health Spending Account, an on-site fitness center, and a health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Support & Perks: Employee & Family Assistance Programs, an internal employee product purchasing program, and relocation support (if applicable).
- Career Growth: Unmatched long-term advancement opportunities within a large, diverse corporate family.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Strategy & Reliability
- Asset Ownership: Own total plant maintenance, reliability, and long-term asset strategy, balancing daily operational execution with future reliability planning.
- Uptime Optimization: Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to systematically improve equipment uptime and optimize operational costs.
- Execution & Outages: Take full ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling, execution, and external contractor performance.
- Business Integration: Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to support capital planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall business results.
Safety & Team Leadership
- Safety Culture: Lead by example to cultivate a world-class safety culture, setting the standard for safety leadership and strict regulatory compliance.
- Team Development: Coach, manage, and elevate a skilled maintenance and engineering workforce.
- Mentorship: Actively mentor engineers, supervisors, and high-potential employees to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education & Core Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Technical Foundation: Strong mechanical foundation, with knowledge of electrical and controls systems considered a valuable asset.
- Manufacturing Background: Proven industrial experience within a safety-critical manufacturing environment.
Leadership & Competencies
- Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build accountability, and continuously improve performance.
- Business Acumen: A proven interest in people leadership and understanding the broader business and financial impacts of technical operations.
Preferred Assets & Qualifications
- Experience leading major plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
- Strong background in planning, scheduling, and external contractor management.
- Direct experience with capital projects and engineering execution.
- Practical exposure to Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
Estimated salary 120k - 160k
