Maintenance Lead

We’re more than just a bottled water company, we’re recyclers, environmental problem solvers committed to recycling 100% of our plastic again and again. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is a Canadian family-owned company committed to bottling natural spring water, with a focus on sustainability and recycling PET plastic. We work with other businesses to find creative ways to reuse and recycle plastic bottles, producing environmentally friendly packaging and products made from 100% recycled plastic. With a diverse portfolio of companies committed to sustainability, we believe we are the perfect partner to make a positive impact. Our products add value and continue to develop the growing circular economy in Canada while achieving reductions in waste, carbon, & energy use.
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The Maintenance Lead in Grafton, ON will lead a team of qualified mechanics and electricians to accomplish department goals. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

**Maintenance Leads can expect**:

- Competitive Annual Salary (compensation aligned based on experience)
- Relocation Assistance (if required)
- Performance Bonus
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- Paid Development Training
- Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Uniform and Safety Shoe Allowance
- Tool Allowance

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads the department to ensure that all plant equipment and maintenance systems function in an efficient and safe manner. Provides technical leadership by assessing production requirements and matching available resources to complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders.
- Maintenance reports and the evaluation of the gaps between target and actual KPI's, along with recommending continuous improvements to processes, procedures and or equipment. Leads all continuous improvement initiatives for the area and ensures appropriate root cause analysis.
- Monitoring KPI's, they ensure the effective coordination of preventative and predictive repairs of malfunctioning equipment to minimize loss of production. The Maintenance Manager provides guidance for troubleshooting and emergency response activities.
- Leads daily department meetings, and compiles and analyzes daily time sheet information.
- Leads the development of department resources through performance management of direct reports, creating a highly skilled maintenance team through ongoing feedback, coaching and training.
- Leads the effective recruitment and selection of team members for the department, working closely with Plant Manager to ensure consistent process standards.
- Ensures compliance with all Health, Safety, and Quality standards while meeting maintenance performance targets.
- Prepares and manages the maintenance and utilities budget. Maintains inventory of operational supplies and material readiness for all maintenance repairs. Shares responsibility for department cost performance with Plant Operations Management.
- Ensures the implantation and adherence to the procedures and tools. Manages housekeeping within the area of responsibility.
- Ensures effective interactions between the department and internal and external customers
- Assists in the development of standards and conventions to be used for Corporate-wide maintenance programs.
- Evaluates equipment for modification and/or installation of line changes and provide engineering support. Participates in capital project recommendations for the plant.
- Other duties as assigned

**Education & Experience**:

- Multi-craft mechanical skills coupled with 2-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
- Superior technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment/systems, combined with solid problem-solving and analytic skills.
- Proven leadership skills to manage performance and inspire the team to achieve results. Assertive communication skills both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated operating skills in organizing, planning and time management, as well as getting work done through others with the ability to manage and measure team members' work progress.
- Proficient knowledge of computers and office automation tools such as Excel.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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