manager, maintenance

GCM Consultants; Municipal District of St. Stephen; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New Brunswick is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations within a dynamic manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of maintenance management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include leading the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing maintenance processes. This is a full-time, permanent position located on-site in St. Stephen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in developing and optimizing maintenance systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage maintenance budgets and external contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Title: Maintenance Manager

Posted on: October 31, 2025

Employer: GCM Consultants

Job Details

*Position:* Maintenance Manager
*Location:* St. Stephen, New Brunswick
*Employment Type:* Permanent

About the Company

Our client, a leading organization in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations within a dynamic manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, effective team leadership, and continuous improvement of maintenance processes to drive operational excellence and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, collaborating closely with the Maintenance Assistant, Planner, and Parts Coordinator to ensure seamless operations.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Champion the implementation and ongoing optimization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to improve planning, tracking, and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and performance management to foster a high-performing, accountable, and safety-driven team culture.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize maintenance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional departments.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance maintenance effectiveness.
• Oversee facility maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Manage maintenance budgets, ensuring cost control and effective resource utilization.
• Coordinate external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and implement effective inventory control systems to minimize downtime.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and equipment to enhance maintenance operations.
• Partner with Engineering and Leadership teams on capital improvement and facility enhancement projects.
• Contribute to annual capital planning and budgeting processes.
• Build and maintain a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture through regular communication, recognition, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in developing and optimizing maintenance systems and processes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM).
• Proficiency with CMMS software and maintenance performance analytics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Work Location

In person – St. Stephen, NB

Starts as soon as possible. Vacancy: 1.