Plant Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Irving Tissue

Toronto

On-site

CAD 108,000 - 154,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Training & development opportunities

Relocation cost (if applicable)

Job summary

Irving Tissue in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead asset care, reliability programs, and CHP budgeting across our manufacturing plant. You will oversee maintenance teams, drive cost‑effective upgrades, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7–10 years in manufacturing, preferably in tissue or paper, with CMMS experience and strong leadership. We offer a competitive benefits package, relocation support where applicable, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or technical leadership experience in paper or similar industry.
7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working in tissue/paper manufacturing is an asset.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
Demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety while maintaining a strong customer and consumer focus.
Proven ability to lead and coach maintenance/facilities teams, build strong cross-functional relationships, and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and independent working abilities, thriving in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
Passion for continuous improvement, with experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and business execution.

Responsibilities

Asset & Maintenance Excellence: Ensure physical assets are properly maintained and upgraded, with effective inventory control to optimize reliability and cost.
Strategic & Financial Accountability: Lead maintenance and CHP budgeting, cost management, and long‑range planning while meeting spend and performance targets.
Maintenance Strategy & Reliability: Drive efficient maintenance strategies and audit work quality to continuously improve asset reliability and effectiveness.
Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, coach, and mentor Maintenance and CHP teams with clear expectations, KPIs, goals, and development plans.
Safety Leadership & Culture: Role model safety standards, enforce procedures, promote a compassionate and autonomous safety culture, and support JHSC commitments.
Continuous Improvement Leadership: Champion CI initiatives, standardize work processes, and embed accountability for sustaining improvements across the plant.
Operational Readiness & Growth: Anticipate and address challenges related to plant start‑ups and expansions to ensure operational success.
Employee Engagement & Morale: Create pathways for engagement, build strong employee relations, and foster a positive, high‑performance team environment.
Communication & Influence: Communicate effectively across functions and with senior leadership, reporting results, risks, gaps, and improvement plans.
Training & Capability Building: Identify skill gaps, develop training plans, ensure knowledge transfer, and strengthen overall team capability.