Area Manager - Maintenance and Engineering

Forge Consulting Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; 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.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Leadership

Operational efficiency

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.