Directeur maintenance

Kruger Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance services. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, ensuring health and safety standards, and optimizing resource management. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a proven track record in manufacturing management. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your leadership will drive significant improvements and foster a culture of excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 5 to 7 years in manufacturing management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and control maintenance activities.
• Implement best maintenance management practices and audits.
• Guide and develop team members for optimal performance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making

Technical Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Directeur Maintenance

Kruger, founded in 1904, is a forward-looking company evolving continuously and seeking top talent for its facilities across Canada and the United States. It operates in traditional sectors such as pulp, paper, cardboard, and packaging, as well as diversified fields like renewable energy, consumer and industrial paper products, and recycling. Sustainability and responsible resource management are central to its success, with many operations certified to the strictest industry standards.

Overview

Reporting to the CEO and a member of the executive committee, the primary role of the Maintenance Director is to plan, organize, lead, and control all activities related to mechanical and electrical maintenance services, as well as engineering projects at the plant. The main goal is to ensure excellent internal customer service, prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setting objectives and annual plans, including strategic planning, to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to health, safety, environment, production, costs, and quality.
• Influence and drive change within the organization.
• Implement best maintenance management practices (e.g., reliability centered on critical equipment) and ensure their sustainability through audits.
• Ensure resource availability (workforce and materials) based on strategic and budget plans for activities such as asset maintenance, major repairs, and capital projects.
• Establish and enforce inventory management rules to optimize working capital, including turnover rates, inventory accuracy, on-time deliveries, and obsolescence.
• Promote health, safety, and good manufacturing practices.
• Actively participate in the plant's investment and improvement plans.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and orderliness in the department.
• Guide and develop team members, periodically reviewing their performance.
• Develop and empower employees under direct supervision to reach their full potential, including implementing individual development plans.
• Implement and ensure the sustainability of plant operation strategies through audits across all plant sectors.

Superior

• General Director

Supervised Employees

• Maintenance Superintendent/Reliability Specialist
• Maintenance Supervisors (26 employees)
• Maintenance Planners (2)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, decision-making, and technical knowledge
• Strategic vision with the ability to deliver ambitious results
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Effective communicator and change agent
• Teamwork, innovation, and creativity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Fluent in French and English (written and oral)

Qualifications

General Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or equivalent with experience
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (an asset)

Experience

• 5 to 7 years in manufacturing management (maintenance, engineering, operations)
• Knowledge of the packaging sector (an asset)
• Certification in continuous improvement or equivalent experience (Green Belt or others) – an asset

Important Note

All employees must adhere to Kruger's environmental policy, comply with legal and corporate environmental requirements, and report environmental incidents and risks. They are also responsible for taking necessary measures to protect health and safety and participate in risk identification and elimination.