Maintenance Manager

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Taber; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Taber, Alberta is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance activities. This role is crucial in ensuring production equipment and plant infrastructure operate safely and efficiently while adhering to strict food safety and regulatory standards. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of management experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance management experience in food manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, CFIA/FDA, and food safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Maintenance management

Food safety standards

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Technical degree/diploma in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Job description

The Maintenance Manager will lead and oversee all maintenance activities in a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures that production equipment, utilities, and the plant infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting strict food safety and regulatory standards. Prior experience in food manufacturing maintenance is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP, GMP), health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Manage equipment calibration, repairs, and upgrades for packaging, processing, refrigeration, and utilities.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with audits.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, control maintenance budgets, and optimize cost efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is accurate and up to date (work orders, SOPs, logs).
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility expansions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety awareness across the maintenance team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Mandatory: Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance management experience in food manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, CFIA/FDA, and food safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and contractors effectively.
• Technical degree/diploma in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management
• Safety and compliance mindset
• Strategic planning and decision-making
• Technical troubleshooting and reliability focus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

CQ Search Group Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.