Job Description

The Maintenance Manager develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Responsibilities

- Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
- Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
- Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members.
- Assists Plant Manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
- Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
- Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
- Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
- Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost‑justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
- Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
- Institute and manage a service process able to correct any situation within 24 hours.
- Initiates, implements, and manages a TPM plant maintenance program based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
- Hire, train, motivate, coach and counsel staff in order to achieve a team of highly skilled,



customer‑focused technicians.
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of machinery, equipment, etc.
- Oversees work performed by outside contractors as necessary.
- Keeps related records and charts, plus analyzes their implications.
- Ensures departmental compliance with company policies, including safety regulations, OSHA standards and building codes.
- Schedules and performs preventative maintenance checks and keeps related records.
- Aids in troubleshooting problems with machinery and equipment.
- Improve the methods of tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
- Aids in identifying repetitive equipment failures and determining the root cause of ongoing equipment failures.
- Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Tracks, analyzes and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
- Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.
- Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant performance.
- Develops capital expenditure budgets, expense budgets, and manning plans.





Experience And Skills

- A sense of urgency, "can do attitude" in everything they do, from paperwork to people leadership.
- Must possess a flexible schedule with the ability to work long and unpredictable hours to ensure the plant manufacturing equipment is working at its optimum capacity; able to work different shifts, nights and/or weekends when needed to meet business demands.
- Demonstrated leader active listener, exp
- Possesses critical thinking and problem solving capability. Collaborates effectively with others to come up with creative solutions.
- High integrity, energetic, assertive and willingness to work closely with first line supervisors and hourly employees.
- Must be able to demonstrate that he/she has persevered through a demanding, high stress situation requiring demonstrated leadership skills to accomplish team and organizational results.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, create, and improve work processes; prefer understanding of Lean methodology/Toyota Production System.
- Prior Experience in maintenance management is required.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and large equipment installations involving maintenance technicians, and outside contractors.
- Robust budgetary skills and strategic management skills are required.
- Bilingual Spanish capability is preferred.

Education And/or Experience

Must have 5 or more years of successful experience in leading a work team in a demanding work environment and/or training.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities

- Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOPs.
- Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records

📌 Maintenance Manager (Canada)
🏢 Tropicale Foods
📍 Canada