Area Manager - Maintenance and Engineering

Forge Consulting Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader is seeking an Area Manager for their Windsor operation. You will oversee maintenance managers, ensuring effective systems and compliance. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and over 10 years of experience managing maintenance staff, with the ability to travel between Canada and the US. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing multi-trade divisional maintenance staff.
• Ability to travel between Canada and the US.
• Proven coordination ability with departments and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance managers for effective PM systems.
• Monitor production metrics and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor production metrics and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Maintain spare parts inventories across sites.
• Advise on staffing levels and structure for maintenance departments.
• Budget input for R&M activities and CAPEX budgeting.
• Lead project engineers and controls teams for equipment purchases and upgrades.
• Oversee projects: new buildings, expansions, renovations, and equipment like cranes, HAVC, CNC mills, lasers.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Leadership

Operational efficiency

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Area Manager - Maintenance and Engineering

Our client, a leader in manufacturing, is seeking an Area Manager to join their team in Windsor OR Cleveland Tennessee. The qualified candidate will have 10+ years of related experience with multi-trade divisional maintenance staff, and the ability to travel between Canada and the US. The position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance managers ensuring effective PM systems are in place and effective repairs are being made to ensure the operation is adequately supported.
• Provide direct guidance when dealing with large repairs and breakdowns.
• Incorporate organizational strategy and plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in our manufacturing process.
• Monitor production metrics and recommend process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency.
• Ensure spare parts inventories are adequate and up to date at all sites.
• Provide guidance and input on staffing levels and staffing structure of the various maintenance departments.
• Provide guidance for budgeting of R&M activities.
• Create, manage and maintain CAPEX budget.
• Host regular meetings with all maintenance managers to maintain communication and teamwork across all sites.
• Lead project engineers and corporate controls team with new equipment purchases and major upgrades. Responsible for process from RFQ to buyoff.
• Projects include: New buildings, expansions, renovations. Plant equipment: cranes, HAVC, compressors, chillers, etc. Production equipment: Automated weld equipment, Presses and pressroom equipment, laser cutting equipment, CNC mills, etc.
• Responsible for fostering good safety culture among all maintenance departments.
• Ensure compliance of all company and regulatory H&S regulations.
• Visit all sites from time to time to follow up on initiatives, support major projects, etc.

Qualifications / Aptitude

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years Experience with management of multi-trade divisional maintenance staff and outside contractors to achieve timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to travel in the US and Canada.
• Proven project and time management ability demonstrating experience coordinating with other departments/ divisions and/or external resources to ensure equipment/facilities are repaired as quickly and economically as possible.

Resumes can be sent to [e-mail] or apply direct through our website forgeconsult.com

Forge Consulting is a growth-oriented organization determined to enable our people to realize their potential. Our office culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance with their personal and work life. As a member of a dynamic, energy driven team, each employee is eager to learn, valued for their contributions, and approaches each day excited to grow themselves and the company further.