Maintenance Manager

Are you committed to fostering a strong safety culture and driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced, 24/7 facility?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Our client, one of Canada’s leading dairy processors, specializes in producing high-quality dairy products for national and international markets. With a strong focus on food safety and operational excellence, the facility adheres to strict regulatory standards to ensure product integrity. This site operates advanced processing, packaging, and refrigeration systems to maintain efficiency and quality while meeting the demands of the food industry.

They are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence. This role focuses on enhancing equipment reliability, implementing proactive maintenance systems, and fostering a culture of trust, empowerment, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in maintenance leadership, continuous improvement, and capital project management, with a passion for both technical system optimization and team development.

If you thrive in a dynamic, technical environment and are ready to make a lasting impact, this could be your next challenge!

Position: Permanent Full-time
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, On-call as needed
Environment: "Clean Room" food processing - Unionized
Salary: $111,890 - $146,860 per year (range based on experience and certification)

Advantages
This nationally recognized leader in dairy processing offers you?
- Competitive starting salary (based on experience and certification)
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Vacation available to start
- Health benefits 100% employer paid
- RRSP & TFSA with employer match
- Share purchase plan
- Relocation bonus for the right candidate

Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Manager in the Food processing industry, you duties will include:
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the maintenance team, fostering open communication and employee engagement.
- Build strong relationships across departments and with external vendors to support maintenance operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives while staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry advancements.
- Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, ensuring cost control and adherence to financial targets.
- Collaborate with the Plant Manager to analyze financial performance and implement action plans as needed.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment, providing expert guidance and troubleshooting support.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules, workforce allocation, and material requirements to optimize efficiency.
- Ensure the availability of necessary tools, resources, and spare parts for smooth maintenance operations.
- Maintain knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, refrigeration, sanitation, and material handling equipment.
- Uphold high standards of sanitation, housekeeping, and workplace cleanliness across the facility.
- Ensure all production, packaging, storage, and shipping equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
- Enforce safety regulations and compliance with OH&S, WCB, and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications
What do you need for this position?
- Engineering Degree or Journeyman certification is an asset.
- 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role within maintenance.
- Food and/or pharma manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
- Strong experience with Preventive Maintenance Programs; knowledge of SAP software is an asset.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and source parts efficiently.
- Experience with parts inventory management and procurement processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with SAP & Kronos is an asset.
- Continuous Improvement (C.I.) experience, with the ability to analyze and optimize processes to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance requirements.
- Broad knowledge of computer-aided processing and packaging equipment.
- PLC training and experience is an asset.
- Strong analytical skills, with a proactive approach to diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Highly self-motivated with strong initiative, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic.

Summary
If you are interested in applying for this exciting Maintenance Manager position within Food manufacturing located in Brandon, MB, please apply today!
How to apply?

1) Apply directly to this post
2) Email your resume to ty.hinds@randstad.ca include " Maintenance Manager- Brandon" in the subject line
3) Create a profile and apply through our website, www.randstad.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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