Assistant Maintenance Manager

Skretting; Town of Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

80 hours vacation (tiered)

Annual bonus

Job summary

Skretting in St. Andrews NB is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations, supervise technicians, and ensure reliable equipment performance in a 40-hour workweek.

The role emphasizes safety, PM program execution, and continuous improvement within an industrial feed production setting. The successful candidate will manage maintenance activities across grinding, mixing, extrusion, and packaging systems, apply root-cause analysis, and drive reduced downtime

Qualifications

• Five-plus years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Two-plus years in a supervisory or lead role preferred.
• Engineering degree, diploma or trade certification in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities and prioritize work orders to support production.
• Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting critical equipment failures.
• Lead and develop maintenance technicians, emphasizing safe work practices.
• Execute and improve the preventive maintenance program and support vibration analysis and lubrication efforts.
• Identify improvements to plant reliability and maintenance processes.

Skills

Maintenance execution

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering degree or Millwright/Industrial Mechanic

Tools

CMMS software

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future

Role: Assistant Maintenance Manager

Location: St. Andrews, NB

Hours: 40 hours per week (Regular shift)

Vacancy Type: New

Why Join Us

Get ready to Own Your Impact as an Assistant Maintenance Manager at Skretting, St. Andrews NB a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive and sustainable impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What You’ll Do

• Maintenance Execution & Supervision: Supervise daily maintenance activities, assign and prioritize work orders based on production needs, ensure timely completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks, and provide hands‑on technical support for troubleshooting critical equipment failures.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and support to maintenance technicians; monitor/train team members on safe work practices and proper maintenance techniques; and support performance evaluations and skill development planning.
• Equipment Reliability & Uptime: Monitor key process equipment, including grinder, mixing and batching, conditioning and extrusion, drying and cooling, and conveying and packaging systems. Identify root causes of equipment failures, implement corrective actions, reduce downtime, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and reduce equipment Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Preventive Maintenance Program: Execute and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program; ensure PM tasks are completed, documented, and optimized; and support predictive maintenance initiatives, including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication programs.
• Safety & Compliance and support safe work practices, work planning and coordination, spare parts and inventory control, documentation and reporting.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and cost control; recommend process and equipment upgrades; and support best practices in maintenance management.
• Have the authority to assign and prioritize maintenance work, stop equipment for safety or critical repairs, recommend disciplinary actions in coordination with the Maintenance Manager, and approve minor parts and maintenance‑related expenditures.

Who We’re Looking For

• Engineering degree, diploma, or trade certification in Millwright/Industrial Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead‑hand role preferred
• Experience in feed manufacturing, food processing, or bulk material handling is an asset

You’ll Also Need

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, gearboxes, and conveyors; electrical systems and motor controls; pneumatics and process equipment; CMMS systems; and the ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with dust, noise, and moving equipment, including rotating shifts, on-call duties, or emergency response as required.
• Ability to perform physical activities, including lifting and climbing

What You’ll Receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. You’ll benefit from long‑term stability, global career opportunities, and access to a wide network of expertise.

In Addition, You’ll Receive

• Employer‑matched RRSP program
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Starting with 80 hours of vacation (tiered)
• Annual bonus

How And Why To Find Out More

We offer a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose—where you can feel proud of the impact you make every day and the role you play in Feeding the Future.

If you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own Your Progress, Your Potential, and Your Career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will be in touch as soon as possible.

#OwnIt #Skretting

Additional Information

• AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work independently in the country where the role is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check (and physical/drug testing for U.S. roles only).
• Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
• Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation varies based on skills, education, and experience. Nutreco is committed to pay equity and considers internal equity when making final offers.

#SKCA #skretting