Maintenance Manager

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

Teamwork-focused culture

Educational assistance for skill development

Point-based recognition system

Job summary

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their operations in Brampton, Ontario. In this role, you will lead the maintenance department, ensuring equipment reliability and safety while managing strategic projects and a skilled team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or a valid trades certification, complemented by management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. We offer competitive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Management experience leading maintenance projects in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficient in strategic planning for safety, quality, and maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to optimize plant safety and maintenance.
• Manage capital projects and liaise with service suppliers.
• Coordinate maintenance planning activities effectively.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safety management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team management

Education

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Engineering or valid trades certification

Tools

MS Office

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian‑owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership of maintenance and capital projects, resources and personnel for the Brampton Corrugated Operations. Partner with Operations leadership to optimize plant safety, product quality and machinery / equipment reliability, availability and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Provides strategic leadership to the Maintenance Department including the development and supervision of a highly skilled team to optimize safety, quality and preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Ensures all work performed by reports and third‑party contractors is executed safely, and in accordance with OHS standards; that workers are protected from any hazards and such hazards are identified and controlled; and workers use the prescribed safety equipment.
• Maintains and enforces quality standards and good housekeeping protocols within the maintenance shop and spare parts stock room.
• Manages capital projects to budget; liaises with service and equipment suppliers and leads the introduction and integration of new technology and equipment into the operation.
• Develops plans to ensure annual KPI objectives are achieved for safety, quality, productivity, equipment / machinery reliability and OEE while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimizes production up‑time and equipment reliability and availability; ensuring sufficient resources are scheduled and assigned to support manufacturing Operations.
• Coaches and performance‑manages workers with emphasis on frequent communication, feedback and promoting a high level of teamwork and engagement.
• Coordinates maintenance planning activities with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Fosters strong relationships with third‑party contractors and ensures frequent communication with internal and external departments and stakeholders.
• Provides daily feedback to workers on performance and conducts performance reviews with direct reports.
• Administers and applies the collective agreement and Company policies/procedures.
• Back‑ups the position to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Post‑secondary Degree/Diploma in a related technical discipline (Engineering); or valid trades certification and technical training is a prerequisite.
• Management / supervisory experience leading strategic maintenance projects and activities within the Corrugated packaging sector is highly desired; experience leading maintenance programs within a high‑volume manufacturing environment is a prerequisite.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills are essential.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included).
• Teamwork‑focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events.
• A culture of appreciation through a point‑based recognition system.
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement.
• Education assistance for continuous skill development.
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children.
• Safety equipment and PPE support program.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.