Maintenance Manager

Maritime Paper Products LP is a dynamic and team-oriented company. We believe that hiring the best people results in superior packaging and stronger relationships with our customers. With broad capabilities, including in-house graphic and structural design, plate-making, and manufacturing for retail-ready display, we provide excellence in packaging solutions to our clients. Our facilities are located in Dartmouth, NS, Moncton, NB, Mount Pearl, NL and Summerside, PE. We are honored to be a member of Canada Best Managed Companies.

The **Maintenance Manager** will oversee the maintenance operations for our Corrugating Sheet Plant. Reporting to the Operations Manager the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the plant's equipment and facilities are maintained at peak performance, contributing to production efficiency, safety, and overall operational success.

This position is based on our Moncton, New Brunswick plant. Regular hours would typically be Monday to Friday, however, flexibility may be required based on operational requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Maintenance Leadership**: Lead, manage, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring that all tasks are completed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- ** Preventive and Predictive Maintenance**: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program to minimize plant downtime, reduce unplanned breakdowns, and increase equipment reliability.
- ** Equipment and Systems Management**: Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of all plant machinery, including converting equipment, and auxiliary systems.
- ** Facilities Management**: Ensure that the physical infrastructure of the building(s), grounds, and equipment are well-maintained and meet the operational needs of the business.
- ** Troubleshooting and Repairs**: Oversee the timely and effective troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Ensure issues are addressed promptly to minimize production disruption.
- ** Budget and Resource Management**: Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and performance.
- ** Continuous Improvement**: Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance. Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
- ** Safety and Compliance**: Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Foster a culture of safety within the maintenance team and contribute to safety initiatives in the plant.
- ** Collaboration**: Work closely with the Operations Manager, Corporate Reliability Manager, and other departments to align maintenance goals with overall production targets. Share data and performance metrics with the Corporate Reliability Manager and implement corporate initiatives as needed.
- ** Training and Development**: Train and mentor maintenance staff to enhance technical skills and knowledge. Develop a succession plan to ensure continuous improvement and leadership pipeline within the team.
- ** Emergency Response**: Lead or support emergency response efforts during unplanned shutdowns or critical equipment failures, ensuring mínimal disruption to production.

**Required Knowledge and Training includes**:

- Experience with corrugating machinery and related processes (preferred).
- Certification in Reliability Engineering (e.g., CRL) or equivalent (preferred)
- Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably within corrugating or packaging.
- Strong technical knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, and mechanical systems, with hands-on troubleshooting experience.
- Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing teams and driving performance improvements.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other maintenance tracking tools.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and environmental guidelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
- Budget management experience and a cost-conscious mindset.

Maritime Paper Products promotes and encourages career advancement opportunities within our Scotia Investments Family of Companies.

Maritime Paper Products is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable