Maintenance Systems & Reliability Lead

Our client is seeking a Maintenance Systems & Reliability Lead to take ownership of maintenance systems and reliability initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. This newly created role will play a key part in optimizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), strengthening preventive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability, and streamlining work order and inventory management. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, you will provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to a team of approximately 35 maintenance professionals while driving continuous improvement across a high-volume manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys improving systems, developing people, and making a measurable impact on operational performance. Please apply directly or send your resume to info@stellar-recruitment.com.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the CMMS, overseeing system administration, optimization, asset data, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and overall system effectiveness across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance planning and work order management, providing guidance, task allocation, and direction to maintenance teams to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of approximately 35 maintenance professionals, including millwrights, electricians, power engineers, and setup technicians.
• Oversee maintenance parts and MRO inventory management, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, effective purchasing processes, and availability of critical spare parts.
• Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment performance monitoring, and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams to coordinate maintenance priorities, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistent maintenance practices across all facilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, maintenance systems, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience managing and optimizing a CMMS or similar computerized maintenance management system, including work orders, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset management, and system processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing or coordinating larger maintenance teams (ideally 20+ employees), with the ability to coach, guide, and influence without direct reporting authority.
• Experience with maintenance planning, work order management, parts inventory, and MRO inventory control.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvement practices. Experience in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability and continuous improvement. Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle to travel between manufacturing facilities.

Pay: $85,000 - $105,000 annually plus RRSP and benefits

On-site 5 days per week, main office in Coquitlam with three other locations within a 30 minute drive.

Please note that the posted pay range for this role may vary based on seniority, qualifications, or prior experience. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please send your application for review regarding related opportunities.