Maintenance Manager

100249 Saia-Burgess LLC; Stratford; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global company

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Stratford, Ontario, onsite, with a salary range of $116,000 to $140,000 CAD annually. The role leads daily maintenance activities, improves equipment uptime, and steers a team of supervisors and trades to drive efficiency across two facilities.

You will implement preventive maintenance programs, manage contracts and inventory, and participate in the Operations Leadership Team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory/management experience in automotive or high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with team-building ability.
• Effective communication at all levels; high integrity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily maintenance scheduling for plant equipment, facilities, and maintenance staff.
• Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Reviews monthly maintenance metrics and drives continuous improvement across both facilities.
• Oversees maintenance work order system and inventory management of parts and supplies.
• Leads maintenance team development, training, and performance management.
• Ensures maintenance standards and safety policies are followed across facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

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

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.

About Johnson Electric Group The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro‑mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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