Maintenance Manager

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