Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Coastland Wood Industries Ltd; Delta; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastland Wood Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead the maintenance function at our Annacis Drying Facility. This hands‑on leader will build a proactive maintenance culture, improve equipment reliability and guide modernization efforts.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, leadership experience, and a focus on preventing breakdowns, root‑cause analysis and safe, efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance and root-cause analysis.
• Experience coordinating shutdowns, contractors and major repair work.
• Hands-on approach with plant floor presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Annacis maintenance team.
• Strengthen preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot recurring equipment issues and drive long‑term solutions.
• Plan major maintenance activities and shutdowns.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, critical spare parts and maintenance costs.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects and facility modernization.
• Work closely with production to balance operational needs with long‑term equipment reliability.
• Promote safe, organized and accountable maintenance practices.

Skills

Industrial maintenance leadership

Mechanical electrical knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Shutdowns coordination

Leadership and communication

Hands-on plant floor

Trade certification/engineering

Education

Trade certification in electrical/mechanical

Job description

Coastland Wood Industries Ltd. is looking for an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead the maintenance function at our Annacis Drying Facility.

This is an opportunity for a strong, hands‑on maintenance leader to help us take the next step in improving equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and the overall performance of the facility.

We are looking for someone who sees maintenance as more than responding to breakdowns. The right person will help us build a proactive maintenance culture, identify and eliminate recurring equipment problems, develop our maintenance team, and support the continued modernization of the facility.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the Annacis maintenance team.
• Strengthen preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot recurring equipment issues and drive long‑term solutions.
• Plan major maintenance activities and shutdowns.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, critical spare parts and maintenance costs.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects and facility modernization.
• Work closely with production to balance operational needs with long‑term equipment reliability.
• Promote safe, organized and accountable maintenance practices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience coordinating shutdowns, contractors and major repair work.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to spend time on the plant floor.
• Millwright, electrical, engineering or similar technical background is an asset.
• Experience in veneer, plywood, sawmilling, lumber drying or other continuous‑process manufacturing is an asset, but not required.

The Opportunity

This role is about more than maintaining equipment. We want someone who can help us build a stronger maintenance and reliability program, develop people, improve how we work, and contribute to the long‑term performance and modernization of our Annacis facility.