Maintenance Manager - richmond

Maintenance & Facilities Manager – Automotive Manufacturing (Kitchener, ON) area Base Salary: $120,000–$140,000 Position Overview The Maintenance & Facilities Manager leads all maintenance, facilities, and reliability functions for a high‑volume automotive manufacturing plant in the Kitchener area. This hands‑on leader oversees a team of 25–30 skilled trades, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations. The ideal candidate comes from the tools—Millwright, Tool & Die Maker, Electrician, Automation Technician, or similar—with strong technical depth in preventive maintenance, automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, CNC, and PLC‑based systems. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Leadership—Lead, coach, and develop a team of 25–30 trades (millwrights, electricians, automation techs). Preventive Maintenance—Build and execute PM programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Facilities Management—Oversee building systems, utilities, contractors, and facility upgrades. Automation & Controls—Support troubleshooting and maintenance of PLCs, robotics, CNC equipment, and automated production lines. Equipment Reliability—Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Safety & Compliance—Ensure all work meets OHSA, ESA, and corporate safety standards. Budget & Planning—Manage maintenance budgets, capital planning, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships. Project Management—Lead equipment installations, facility upgrades, shutdown planning, and commissioning activities. Required Experience & Qualifications Skilled Trades Background—Millwright, Tool & Die Maker, Electrician, or Automation Technician (strongly preferred). 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial settings. Strong hands‑on expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, CNC machinery, PLC troubleshooting, and automation systems. Proven ability to lead large trades teams in a union or non‑union environment. Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance systems. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. Experience in automotive manufacturing or high‑volume production. #J-18808-Ljbffr