Maintenance Manager — Automotive Manufacturing
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance and facilties Manager to lead the maintenance operations of a fast-paced manufacturing facility in the Kitchener area. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in automotive manufacturing or metal processing environments, who can drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across a large maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 millwrights and electricians, overseeing scheduling, performance, training, and development

Direct all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and facility infrastructure

Partner with production, engineering, and EHS teams to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital equipment planning

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations





Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime

Manage relationships with external contractors and equipment vendors

Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new equipment

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory/management experience

Prior experience in automotive manufacturing or metal processing (stamping, welding, machining, or similar) required

Proven track record managing a team of 15-20+ millwrights, electricians, or skilled trades

Solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Millwright or Electrician trade certification an asset

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Willingness to be on-site in the Kitchener, ON area

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📌 Maintenance Manager (Ontario)
🏢 CQ Search Group
📍 Ontario