Maintenance Manager, Bolton

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead operations in a dynamic automated distribution facility. This role demands strong leadership and people management skills, as you will oversee a $5 million budget and ensure the reliability of facility operations. You will be responsible for optimizing maintenance functions, developing a proactive maintenance team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for leading teams to success, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the supply chain sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with budget management and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance department profit plan of $5 million.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team across multiple shifts.

Skills

People Management

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering

Technology diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial

Tools

CMMS

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 the 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:

• Manage and own the Maintenance department profit plan (budget) of $5 million.
• Oversee the maintenance functions of the Distribution Centres, ensuring proper preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on all equipment and systems.
• Develop collaborative relationships with Operation Managers.
• Optimize maintenance operations to meet facility capacity and operational forecasts.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary team across multiple shifts.
• Ensure safety standards are met for the Maintenance department and operational equipment.
• Manage staffing requirements, define performance expectations, and conduct performance reviews.
• Create a positive working environment through effective communication of policies and procedures.
• Develop a shared vision for a proactive maintenance team.
• Ensure Maintenance staff are fully trained and competent.
• Manage external vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring contract compliance and service delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics, address issues, and develop action plans.
• Manage MAXIMO system compliance and user adherence to maintenance processes.
• Maintain appropriate parts inventory to ensure availability and control costs.
• Develop SLAs with external vendors, track budgets, process invoices, and manage contracts.

What you bring

• Typically 5+ years of related management experience.
• Post-secondary degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), or a technology diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial), or equivalent skilled trade with relevant technical experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance tactics.
• Knowledge of fire and safety codes.
• Understanding of racking configurations and relevant codes.
• Leadership skills to build credible roadmaps and deliver results.
• Experience managing and developing large teams.
• Budget management experience.
• Proven track record of meeting targets, reducing costs, and increasing reliability in a multi-shift environment.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance and plant engineering processes.
• High tolerance for change and ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills at all management levels.
• Experience with CMMS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Experience with Supply Chain or Distribution Centre operations.
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment systems and controls.