Maintenance Manager

Groupe Lactalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Retirement plan

Virtual healthcare

Employee recognition

Job summary

Groupe Lactalis in Greater Toronto Area seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead and strengthen maintenance operations in a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will develop maintenance strategies, lead a skilled team, and improve reliability and performance while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality and Health & Safety to align maintenance with plant goals and drive continuous improvement across equipment and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership role within food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• An Industrial Electrician License (442A) and/or Industrial Millwright Mechanic License (433A) is considered an asset.
• Strong expertise in maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.
• Proven ability to lead organizational improvements, manage change, and develop a skilled and effective maintenance team.
• Solid understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, equipment operation, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience interpreting maintenance performance data, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and using analytical insights to guide decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance function by establishing priorities, strengthening maintenance planning, and implementing initiatives that improve equipment performance and operational continuity.
• Foster a proactive approach to equipment care, emphasizing reliability, efficiency, and ownership across the team.
• Establish and track performance indicators, analyze maintenance trends, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce equipment downtime.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance interventions to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and coordinate troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex equipment and operational issues.
• Evaluate employee capabilities, identify technical development needs, and establish plans to strengthen the team's overall competencies.
• Implement training initiatives that support employee growth, technical proficiency, and consistent maintenance practices.
• Oversee the effective use of maintenance management software, including work order follow-up, data accuracy, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to equipment improvement initiatives, major repairs, and investment projects involving new or upgraded machinery.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Health and Safety teams to align maintenance activities with plant objectives.
• Participate in staffing decisions, candidate assessments, and the integration and development of new team members.
• Ensure safe work practices are consistently applied and that maintenance activities comply with applicable health and safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with relevant food manufacturing standards, sanitation practices, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

CMMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

KPI tracking

Team development

Education

Diploma or degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance or related

Industrial Electrician License (442A)

Industrial Millwright License (433A)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

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Our client is a well-established Canadian food and beverage manufacturer with a strong presence in the North American market. The company specializes in the production and distribution of consumer food and beverage products, operating highly automated manufacturing facilities. With a continued focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the organization is investing in its operations and developing its teams to support long-term growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

We are seeking a hands-on and forward-thinking Maintenance Manager to lead and strengthen maintenance operations within a highly automated manufacturing environment in the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual will be responsible for developing maintenance strategies, strengthening team capabilities, and improving equipment reliability and operational performance. The role requires a strong leader who can assess existing processes, identify skills gaps, implement effective maintenance practices, and foster a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the evolution of the maintenance department by optimizing processes, developing talent, and supporting the long-term performance and reliability of production operations.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead the maintenance function by establishing priorities, strengthening maintenance planning, and implementing initiatives that improve equipment performance and operational continuity.

Foster a proactive approach to equipment care, emphasizing reliability, efficiency, and ownership across the team.

Establish and track performance indicators, analyze maintenance trends, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce equipment downtime.

Monitor the quality of maintenance interventions to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.

Provide technical guidance to the team and coordinate troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex equipment and operational issues.

Evaluate employee capabilities, identify technical development needs, and establish plans to strengthen the team's overall competencies.

Implement training initiatives that support employee growth, technical proficiency, and consistent maintenance practices.

Oversee the effective use of maintenance management software, including work order follow-up, data accuracy, and performance analysis.

Contribute to equipment improvement initiatives, major repairs, and investment projects involving new or upgraded machinery.

Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Health and Safety teams to align maintenance activities with plant objectives.

Participate in staffing decisions, candidate assessments, and the integration and development of new team members.

Ensure safe work practices are consistently applied and that maintenance activities comply with applicable health and safety standards.

Maintain compliance with relevant food manufacturing standards, sanitation practices, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership role within food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing.

Diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, engineering, or a related technical discipline.

An Industrial Electrician License (442A) and/or Industrial Millwright Mechanic License (433A) is considered an asset.

Strong expertise in maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.

Proven ability to lead organizational improvements, manage change, and develop a skilled and effective maintenance team.

Solid understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, equipment operation, repair, and preventive maintenance.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Experience interpreting maintenance performance data, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and using analytical insights to guide decision-making.

WORK CONDITIONS :

Competitive compensation package with opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Comprehensive group benefits and a retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

Access to virtual healthcare services and confidential support resources for employees and their families.

Employee recognition initiatives and programs promoting health and well-being.

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