Responsibilities

- Manage the Fergus Maintenance Department to ensure machinery and the facility are in good working order to achieve production requirements.
- Continuously improve Maintenance performance in support of production, safety and productivity goals.
- Manage costs to stay within budget.
- Ensure that all Health and Safety as well as Environmental regulations are complied with.
- Part of Fergus Management Team.
- Manage daily breakdowns quickly and effectively.
- Keep abreast of developments related to maintenance systems to ensure the Company is operating in the most effective and cost effective manner and that objectives for continuous improvement are achieved.
- Understand and implement Nexans Excellence Way in Maintenance program.
- Create roadmap for Maintenance improvement.
- Work with other functions of the Plant to be aware of activities and recognize key problem areas and define objectives to improve. Support as needed.
- Support/manage hiring, discipline, terminate as required.
- Identify training needs for the Maintenance staff to ensure a high level of workmanship.
- Review salary employee’s performance and career plans accordingly.
- Maintain employee morale and encourage a team environment in order to ensure a positive and productive work force.




- Control expenses to ensure that the budget is maintained and implement any expense reduction measures.
- Maintain equipment calibrations.
- Monthly reporting of Maintenance KPIs.

Expected Results

- Measurement in place and improving trend in Machine availability.
- Control costs within budget.
- Spare parts are controlled using SAP.
- Support capital and improvement projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- University degree in Engineering or equivalent along with 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Process thinking and problem solving skills.
- Impact driven, willingness to make things happen.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Understanding of wire and cable products and processes is an asset.
- Ability to prioritize and effectively handle several projects simultaneously.
- Occasional after hours work and calls.
- Software: SAP, Excel, CAD.
- Strong safety record.

Type of Position

Existing

Use of AI

AI may be used to screen and assess applications, but not for selection purposes.

Salary

$114,000 per annum to $128,000 per annum

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📌 Maintenance Manager (Fergus)
🏢 Nexans
📍 Fergus