Maintenance Team Lead – Production Lines

Randstad Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening Shift (Mon-Fri 5:00 pm - 1:30 

$70,000-$80,000 annually

Company-paid benefits with Pension and

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager in Winnipeg to lead a hands‑on maintenance team in a fast‑paced fresh produce facility. You will prevent downtime, troubleshoot equipment, and mentor maintenance and production staff on safe practices and proper care.

You will manage preventive/predictive programs, coordinate repairs, and partner with production to ensure smooth operations. Evening shifts are included, with strong pension and RRSP benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related, hands-on maintenance experience, ideally within a manufacturing & logistics or production environment.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs comfortably and safely during regular shifts.
• Ability to frequently bend, crouch, kneel, work at heights, push, and pull heavy equipment as needed.
• Tolerance to work in varied conditions, including cool, temperature‑controlled environments and areas with loud industrial noises.
• Demonstrated ability to operate powered pallet movers and forklifts safely.

Responsibilities

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs, complete vital inspections, execute repairs, and handle comprehensive equipment troubleshooting within the manufacturing & logistics facility.
• Identify potential equipment failures early, investigate root causes meticulously, and complete or coordinate effective repairs to minimize costly downtime and prevent repeat issues.
• Support daily inspections and maintenance for the production-line, facility infrastructure, coolers, HVAC systems, compressors, forklifts, racking, and the general building.
• Maintain highly accurate maintenance records, track inventories, manage tools, source parts, and supply orders, ensuring all required work is completed strictly on time.
• Support production-line setups, address immediate operational issues, manage facility upkeep, oversee seasonal outdoor maintenance, and handle other day‑to‑day manufacturing & logistics needs.
• Coach, train, and guide maintenance and production employees on safe work practices, detailed equipment care, effective troubleshooting techniques, and standard maintenance procedures.
• Support team scheduling, manage shift changes, evaluate employee performance, address disciplinary matters, and provide day‑to‑day leadership for the dedicated maintenance team.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors, supporting the sourcing of materials, major equipment purchases, facility upgrades, and large‑scale maintenance projects.
• Follow, promote, and enforce strict Workplace Safety and Health regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, company policies, and all applicable safe work practices.
• Participate actively in management discussions, recommending strategic improvements that increase safety, mechanical reliability, product quality, productivity, and overall efficiency.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with maintenance staff, production teams, operations managers, drivers, suppliers, contractors, and other key stakeholders, taking full ownership of issues through to their resolution.
• Remain available outside of regular scheduled hours when critically required to respond to urgent maintenance emergencies or high‑priority operational situations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment handling

Job description

Randstad Canada is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager in Winnipeg to lead a hands‑on maintenance team in a fast‑paced fresh produce facility. You will prevent downtime, troubleshoot equipment, and mentor maintenance and production staff on safe practices and proper care.

You will manage preventive/predictive programs, coordinate repairs, and partner with production to ensure smooth operations. Evening shifts are included, with strong pension and RRSP benefits.