Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Stratford; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Stratford, ON is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize maintenance across the plant onsite. You will plan and supervise maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, reliability engineering, and collaboration with engineering and operations to implement upgrades and cost-saving initiatives. Onsite work in Stratford with competitive CAD salary.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education is required.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory/management experience in automotive/high-speed manufacturing.
• Skilled Tradesperson (Ontario) or Millwright/Electrician certification or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with heavy presses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Schedules daily maintenance activities for plant equipment and staff.
• Develops preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Reviews monthly maintenance metrics and drives continuous improvement.
• Oversees maintenance procurement and inventory.
• Supports engineering and capital projects with maintenance expertise.
• Leads team development and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Postsecondary education

Job description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Manager at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (Onsite)
Salary Range: $116,000 to $140,000 annually

Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across Stratford, including maintenance personnel and outside contractors, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment, facilities, and production systems

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manages the daily scheduling of maintenance activities for plant equipment, facilities, maintenance supervisors, and hourly skilled trades employees across the plant.
• Develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Reviews monthly maintenance performance metrics and recommends and implements continuous improvement initiatives across both facilities.
• Participates as a member of the Operations Leadership Team.
• Implements, maintains, and continuously improves the maintenance work order management system.
• Oversees the purchasing and inventory management of maintenance supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Recommends, evaluates, and supports the implementation of new equipment and technology.
• Reviews and maintains equipment history records and maintenance documentation.
• Reviews, negotiates, and updates annual facility service contracts for both Ancaster facilities.
• Provides technical support and maintenance expertise for engineering and capital projects.
• Manages facility, infrastructure, and equipment improvement projects through contractor selection, quotations, and project oversight.
• Leads maintenance team development, succession planning, training, and performance management.
• Ensures consistency of maintenance practices, standards, and resource utilization across both facilities.
• Participates in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, cost-reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Adheres to Johnson Electric's policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and supports Johnson Electric's Safety and Environmental policies and practices.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and the requirements of the Quality Management System, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Postsecondary education is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a supervisory/management capacity in the automotive industry or high-speed manufacturing
• Skilled Tradesperson (Province of Ontario), Millwright, Machinist, Electrician certification or equivalent experience without certification
• Strong leadership, team building and motivational skills with a comprehensive understanding of critical problem solving
• Experience with heavy presses an asset
• Excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

Work Environment

• Combination of office environment and manufacturing environment
• Standing and walking for long periods of time

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.