CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - OPERATIONS Full Time Mississauga, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1279

Salary: $85,000.00 Annually

Think back—was there ever an elevator ride that made you go, “Whoa, this is nice”?

Maybe it was an elegant glass lift or a minimalist stainless-steel rocket.

It might have shaped your first impression or left a lasting memory of a building.

Chances are, the details made the difference; with an aesthetic interior and stylish, well-built buttons and fixtures. Immersive digital technology like visual displays may have turned a simple ride into a memorable experience as well. You may not have noticed these details then, but once you’ve worked with us, you’ll start noticing them everywhere you go.

Company Overview:

We have a vision – to have a MAD product in every elevator. Headquartered in Mississauga Canada, our 80,000 sq. foot facility focuses on the efficient production of industry-leading fixtures, high quality elevator car interiors, and cutting-edge digital products.

At MAD, we set you up to be the expert – providing the tools, support, and environment to help you thrive. From there, it’s all you – your drive and ideas lead the way. MAD has been ranked among Canada's top 500 fastest growing companies, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a Best Places to Work in Canada, and among Best Employers for Recent Graduates.

Our Current Manufacturing Reliability Specialist:

The ideal candidate would be someone who….

- Is hands-on and mechanically inclined
- Is comfortable working directly with production equipment and employees on the shop floor
- Can independently diagnose equipment issues, determine when outside technical support is required,



and use maintenance data to prevent recurring failures and improve equipment performance
- Is a strong troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solver
- Is adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset

The Manufacturing Reliability Specialist maximizes equipment reliability, availability, and performance across company facilities. Combining manufacturing engineering with hands-on maintenance, this role reduces unplanned downtime, prevents recurring failures, extends equipment life, and improves operational performance. The role owns equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, and reliability improvements, working with Production and other departments to address equipment issues and minimize disruption. A key responsibility is to implement and maintain a digital maintenance tracking system.

What you will do in the role:

Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance Response

- Act as the primary contact for equipment and maintenance issues. Diagnose and repair breakdowns internally wherever safe and technically appropriate, using systematic troubleshooting before engaging external support.
- Assess the need for specialist or OEM assistance based on technical complexity, tools, safety, warranty requirements, and operational risk. Coordinate service providers for timely recovery and cost control.
- Document breakdowns, diagnostic steps, repairs,



parts used, and corrective actions to maintain accurate equipment histories.

Preventative Maintenance and Equipment Reliability

- Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and relevant facility assets. Set schedules, inspection standards, operator checklists, and service intervals using equipment needs and manufacturer recommendations.
- Monitor equipment condition and maintenance compliance. Support predictive maintenance where appropriate and operator-led maintenance through TPM.

Reliability Engineering and Root Cause Analysis

- Lead root cause analysis of major breakdowns and recurring failures. Identify failure mechanisms and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze downtime, failure frequency, availability, and maintenance costs to identify priorities. Recommend equipment modifications and upgrades to improve reliability, maintainability, and asset life.
- Develop contingency plans for critical equipment failures and support business continuity planning.

Maintenance Systems and Asset Management

- Implement and maintain a CMMS or equivalent digital system. Keep equipment registers, work orders, maintenance histories, service records, troubleshooting guides, and critical spare parts information current.
- Track equipment availability, unplanned downtime, preventive maintenance compliance, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and maintenance costs.
- Coordinate spare parts planning, servicing, and maintenance expenditures. Establish consistent procedures, documentation, and reliability practices across the two f

📌 Manufacturing Reliability Specialist (Mississauga)
🏢 Mad Elevator
📍 Mississauga