Maintenance Manager, Bolton

Canadian Tire Corporation; Milton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Maintenance Manager in a fast-paced automated distribution facility. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure the reliability and safety of operations. You will oversee a $5 million budget while managing a dedicated maintenance team. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, along with your ability to foster collaborative relationships, will be key to optimizing maintenance processes and achieving operational targets. If you are passionate about leading teams and driving improvements in a challenging environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Employee Programs

Benefits

Innovation Investment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance and plant engineering processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance department profit plan of $5 million.
• Oversee maintenance functions ensuring equipment reliability.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple shifts.

Skills

People Management

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Leadership

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering

Technology Diploma

Skilled Trade Experience

Tools

CMMS

MAXIMO Maintenance System

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What you'll do

Are you ready for a challenging position in a fast-paced 1.5 million square foot automated distribution facility? This dynamic environment requires an individual with highly developed people management skills, competent organizational skills, and a passion for leading people. You will ensure asset reliability and availability through effective management of processes, technologies, and a dynamic maintenance team.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Facilities, Automation & Maintenance, the Maintenance Manager, Bolton, is responsible for ensuring reliable, safe, and effective operations of the Bolton Distribution Centre's facilities, assets, and equipment. You will be part of a management team establishing and monitoring asset reliability standards for physical assets within the Supply Chain network, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and reliable asset utilization to meet capacity expectations.

As a member of the Supply Chain Facilities, Automation, and Maintenance team, you will operate in a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring reliable facility operations across Canadian Tire’s Supply Chain distribution network.

In this role, you'll:

1. Manage and own the Maintenance department profit plan (budget) of $5 million.

2. Oversee the maintenance functions of the Distribution Centres, ensuring proper preventative maintenance and emergency repair capabilities for all equipment and systems.

3. Develop collaborative relationships with Operation Managers.

4. Optimize maintenance processes to meet planned facility capacity and operational targets.

5. Lead, motivate, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary team across multiple shifts.

6. Ensure safety standards are met for the Maintenance department, facility, and operational equipment.

7. Manage staffing, define performance expectations, and conduct performance reviews.

8. Maintain a positive work environment through effective communication, regular meetings, and policy dissemination.

9. Create a shared vision for a proactive maintenance team.

10. Ensure Maintenance staff are fully trained and competent.

11. Manage external vendor relationships and maintenance services to ensure contract compliance and service delivery.

12. Monitor performance metrics and develop action plans for improvement.

13. Manage MAXIMO maintenance system compliance and user adherence.

14. Maintain appropriate parts inventory to ensure availability and control costs.

15. Develop SLAs with external vendors, confirm insurance, track budgets, process invoices, and manage contracts.

What you bring

1. Typically 5+ years of related management experience.

2. Post-secondary degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), technology diploma, or equivalent skilled trade experience.

3. Good understanding of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

4. Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance tactics.

5. Familiarity with fire and safety codes.

6. Understanding of racking configurations and provincial/federal codes.

7. Strong leadership skills with the ability to build credibility and deliver results.

8. Experience managing and developing large teams.

9. Budget management experience.

10. Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams, reducing costs, and increasing reliability.

11. Excellent people management skills.

12. Knowledge of maintenance and plant engineering processes.

13. High tolerance for change and ambiguity.

14. Effective communication skills across all management levels.

15. Experience with CMMS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Nice to have

1. Experience with Supply Chain or Distribution Centre operations.

2. Experience with Material Handling Equipment systems and controls.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”), is a trusted Canadian company with over 90 brands, 1,700 retail locations, and robust e-commerce capabilities. We invest in innovation, top talent, and offer competitive salaries, benefits, and employee programs. Join us to help make life in Canada better.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We foster an environment of dignity, respect, and inclusion, valuing diversity across all dimensions. We are committed to equity and welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.

Accommodations

We support inclusion and encourage applicants from equity-seeking groups. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will assist you.