Role: Plant Maintenance & Continuous Improvement ManagerSun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America's top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro is to promote individual employees' sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro. Job Summary:Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of all process equipment throughout the plant and for leading continuous improvement and safety performance programs. This role will supervise and support teams to drive operational excellence, employee development, and superior business results.Location:Western Region – Travel within various plant locations requiredCompensation:$90,000Benefits:Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Spending AccountEmployee Support and Mental WellnessShort-term disability401k MatchPaid vacationFloating daysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionTuition ReimbursementService AwardsEmployee Perks & DiscountsJob Responsibilities:Provide leadership in safety performance,



ensuring all employees work safely to meet corporate safety goalsAllocate appropriate resources to staff to achieve safety and operational objectivesMeasure, monitor, audit, and evaluate safety performance across all operationsCommunicate the importance of health and safety to employees, contractors, and visitorsDesign and lead long-term improvement plans for the facilitiesMonitor operational performance and effectiveness of all processesManage company assets effectivelyDedicate efforts to employee development and succession planningCoach, mentor, and support teams to achieve business plan goalsDevelop standard work procedures, job skills, and problem-solving capabilities within the teamApply Lean manufacturing principles and the 4 rules of productionMonitor team performance and maintain accurate recordsCoordinate with other teams and leadership to analyze cause-and-effect and implement solutionsRecommend and carry out approved capital projectsManage inventory and ensure optimal maintenance of plant equipmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to plan, organize, and monitor activities according to prioritiesStrong decision-making skills focused on process improvementMechanical aptitude and experience in a plant environmentAbility to work in a high-pressure environmentKnowledge of safety programs and Lean manufacturing principlesStrong communication, writing, and facilitation skillsAbility to mentor and teach team membersEducation and Experience:Trade background is an assetFirst Aid, Hazard Identification, WHMIS certificationsExperience in a plant setting with supervisory responsibilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office, front-end systems, and QC systemsPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, and liftingAbility to travel over various terrains within the Western RegionOccasional climbing, stooping, and bendingAbility to lift up to 50 poundsWork Environment:Typical production facility environmentExposure to dust and noise levelsThis is a safety sensitive position

📌 Maintenance Manager - $90,000 A Year (Elma)
🏢 Sun Gro Horticulture
📍 Elma