Maintenance Manager [SK-14601]

Shirley Parsons; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment in Red Deer, Alberta. The role involves leading maintenance activities, mentoring a maintenance team, managing budgets, and promoting safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints and schematics.
• Strong emphasis on safety leadership and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for maintenance staff.
• Oversee and maintain an effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) program.
• Conduct root cause analyses on equipment failures to minimize safety hazards.
• Manage maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their team in Red Deer, Alberta. This opportunity plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities within a dynamic production environment.

The Role

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead all maintenance activities with a strong emphasis on health, safety, and compliance. You will mentor a skilled maintenance team, maintain and enhance a preventive maintenance program, and collaborate closely with departments to uphold plant safety and product quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for maintenance staff.
• Oversee and maintain an effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) program that prioritizes equipment safety and operational reliability.
• Conduct root cause analyses on equipment failures or incidents to minimize safety hazards and prevent recurrence.
• Manage maintenance budgets, equipment inventories, and capital projects.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both safety performance and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven supervisory experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills emphasizing safety leadership and compliance.