Manager, Maintenance

Atlantic-Packaging-Products-Ltd.-; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Point-based recognition program

Opportunities for advancement

Education assistance

Job summary

Atlantic Packaging is hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead the New Forest maintenance team and implement TPM strategies for safe, efficient production. You will oversee preventive maintenance, problem solving, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety compliance and optimal OEE.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy industry with managerial experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. On-site position offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in heavy industry production environment.
• 5+ years in managerial roles.
• Strong leadership and communication required.
• Problem solving and planning abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and environmental leadership across the site.
• Lead TPM implementation and preventive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Scheduling, Shipping, Operations, Procurement, Accounting).
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage direct reports and oversee annual performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree

Business administration degree

Related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

ISO knowledge

TPM concepts

Job description

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Manager, Maintenance

• Posted on August 24, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Scarborough, ON M1P 2Z7, CAN

• On-site
• Operations Salaried
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANAG002797

Description

“Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box”

About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario,Quebecand United States),we’recommitted to sustainability, customerexcellenceand community impact. Since 1945,we’vesupported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Manager will p rovide leadership to the New Forest maintenance team, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment by implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, which includes preventive maintenance, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives, while adhering to safety regulations and optimizing production efficiency.

Whatyou'lldo

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Create a culture where the safety of our people and our environment stewardship are priorities over production
• Engage in daily safety conversations with team leaders and team members to always keep safety top of mind
• Actively promote the SafeStart program and monitor adherence
• Perform "safety observations" to ensure specific safety rules, procedures, housekeeping, proactive accident prevention and conscious safety behaviours are adhered to and enforced if necessary
• Actively participate in inquiries from the JHSC and ensure follow up measures and goals are achieved through the JHSC
• Create a culture where we embrace and implement TPM methodologies enabling our capability to achieve a world class OEE target of 90% by the end of 2025
• Champion TPM principles across the maintenance team, driving employee engagement in ownership of equipment upkeep and performance improvement including; break down analysis (BDA), root cause analysis (RCA), clean inspect & lubricate activities (CIL), focused improvements (FI), and/or kaizen events.
• Facilitate TPM training for superintendents and supervisors.
• Ensure on-going participation by maintenance leaders in daily and weekly operations review (DOR & WOR) meetings to check performance metrics, identify issues, and develop corrective actions.
• Actively participate in the monthly review of site Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Metrics (OGSM) and contribute to the development of the annual plan
• Create a culture where our people want to come to work, enjoy working together, and share a sense of belonging
• Manage performance of direct reports by setting expectations, providing feedback, supporting development and issuing recognition, in alignment with site OGSM and the corporate performance management program
• Ensure consistent application of mill rules, procedures and attendance guidelines – coach and support shift supervisors to maintain high standards of professionalism and fairness.
• Monitor team performance and reward accomplishments through celebrations and recognition (both individual and group).
• Conduct routine individual performance reviews with direct reports
• Manage team vacation schedules to ensure reliable coverage and support is always available.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Scheduling, Shipping, Operations, Procurement and Accounting Departments as required to maintain relationships based on mutual respect

Quality Leadership

• Create a culture where we strive to meet customer expectations on paper quality and workmanship
• Maintain an active awareness of new technological developments of relevance to the mill’s processes
• Work synergistically with the Project Engineering Department to plan process modifications and machine upgrades to improve product quality, production throughput, and safety.
• Build a culture of cost awareness to enable our core value of acting like a business owner.
• Identify areas within the Maintenance Department where costs can be reduced and lead initiatives to realize the savings.

What You Bring

• Engineering or business administration degree, or a related field (preferred).
• 5 plus years of experience in a heavy industry production environment
• 5 plus years of managerial experience
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and demonstrates the ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of TPM, six sigma, lean and ISO is an asset

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
• Educationassistancefor continuous skill development
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children
• Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range : $ 148,800 to $186,000 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.