Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Organize and supervise the daily maintenance function for the Plant including equipment, tools, facilities and grounds while controlling related maintenance and labour costsCoordinates with the Plant Manager, Plant Supervisors and other employees as neededEnsures working order of equipment and tools through preventative maintenance to achieve efficient and safe production levels while eliminating unnecessary downtimeLeads, Schedules, and evaluates assigned maintenance and janitorial work. Fosters positive working relationships and responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee mattersDesigns, implements and manages a preventative maintenance program for all mechanical equipment and toolsOversees including documentation, installations, maintaining, repairs, adjustments, troubleshooting and inspection of equipment and toolsContinuous improvement initiatives to streamline product flow and improve efficienciesMaintains knowledge of current trends in the field and maintains appropriate licensure or certificationsQualifications:Excellent knowledge of mechanical equipment, preventative maintenance, overhauling and trouble shooting skillsEducation and Experience:Bachelors Degree3-5 Years related experienceExperience in lean, six sigma and kaizanStrong communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organizationTechnical background including: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulicProject Management experienceLeadership experience, unionized environment an assetKnowledge of preventative maintenance programs and schedulingProficiency with ComputersAvailability for afternoon shiftTravel to USA for trainingHire/ Fire and Leadership Experience is a must.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.