Maintenance Manager

Adecco is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Manager to join our client’s team in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the operations of the maintenance department in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will oversee the daily planning, coordination, and performance of the maintenance activities to optimize plant performance. If you are an experienced leader with a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, safety management, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

• Pay Rate: $95k-$120k/year.

• Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

• Shift: Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:  

• Coordinating and planning all maintenance activities, ensuring optimal plant performance while meeting production schedules.

• Leading initiatives for health and safety, demonstrating best practices and applying corporate safety programs.

• Managing the performance and development of staff, providing coaching, feedback, and identifying training needs.

• Developing business plans and implementing solutions to resolve maintenance and production-related issues.

• Ensuring that contractors adhere to facility procedures and meet contractual requirements for equipment installations, modifications, and maintenance.

• Managing departmental budgets and providing financial oversight of expenditures.

• Overseeing capital projects, from RFA development to vendor selection, implementation, and training.

• Managing inventory through SAP and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory codes (ISO, TSSA, CFIA, etc.).

• Leading continuous improvement efforts, focusing on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency.

Requirements:  

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.

• A University degree in Engineering or a trade certification such as Millwright or Electrician.

• A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, with hands-on experience in maintenance and project engineering. Food manufacturing experience, particularly in high-speed packaging systems, is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA Controls, and the ability to operate AutoCAD.

• Experience with maintenance management systems and inventory control using SAP.

• In-depth understanding of regulatory standards (building codes, ISO, CFIA, TSSA, etc.).

• Proven track record in team leadership, staff development, and performance management.

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Skilled in managing budgets, controlling costs, and delivering on financial targets.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and departments.

• A solid commitment to promoting a safety-focused work culture, with experience in hazard identification, training, and incident prevention.

Don’t miss out on this Maintenance Manager position in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.