Maintenance Manager

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations at a manufacturing facility near Winnipeg, MB. The role requires hands-on leadership, asset management, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

You will implement Lean practices, manage equipment and capital projects, and mentor a maintenance team in a fast-paced plant environment. Day shift, competitive compensation up to $100K CAD plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to implement Lean manufacturing and safety programs.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure employees follow safety standards.
• Provide resources to meet safety and operational goals.
• Track and improve safety performance across the facility.
• Communicate health and safety requirements to staff, contractors and visitors.
• Develop and implement plans to improve facility operations and performance.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure processes run efficiently.
• Manage equipment, assets, and resources.
• Coach and mentor team members to achieve business goals.
• Develop work procedures and improve team skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Apply Lean principles and best practices in production.
• Monitor team performance and maintain records.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify problems and root causes.
• Support approved capital improvement projects.
• Manage inventory and ensure plant equipment is well-maintained.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Millwright certification (asset)

First Aid certification

Hazard Identification knowledge

WHMIS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality control systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations at our client s manufacturing facility close to Winnipeg, MB.

Shift - Day

Pay - Up to $100K

Job Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure employees follow company safety standards.
• Provide the necessary resources and support to meet safety and operational goals.
• Track, review, and improve safety performance across the facility.
• Communicate health and safety requirements to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Develop and implement plans to improve facility operations and performance.
• Monitor daily operations and ensure processes are running effectively.
• Manage company equipment, assets, and resources efficiently.
• Support employee development, training, and succession planning.
• Coach and mentor team members to help achieve business goals.
• Develop clear work procedures and improve team skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and production best practices.
• Monitor team performance and maintain accurate records.
• Work with other departments and leaders to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement solutions.
• Support and manage approved capital improvement projects.
• Manage inventory and ensure plant equipment is properly maintained.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Good decision‑making and problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety programs and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members.

Education & Experience

• Millwright certification is an asset.
• First Aid, Hazard Identification, and WHMIS certifications are preferred.
• Previous plant or manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and quality control systems.