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Title: Maintenance Manager

Posted on: October 31, 2025

Employer: GCM Consultants

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Full-time, Permanent

In person – St. Stephen, NB

Starts as soon as possible. Vacancy: 1.