Maintenance Manager

Wedlock Paper Converters is a Canadian family-owned business with nearly 100 years of tradition and innovation. You've likely seen our work on store shelves and in your cupboards. We’ve earned the trust of tier-one brands through exceptional service and commitment.

We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, reducing waste, using fewer materials, and cutting transportation costs. Our suppliers are SFI Fiber Sourcing Procurement Certified and part of the Forest Stewardship Council.

We’re seeking talented individuals to help us reach new heights. At Wedlock, you can carve your own path to success while contributing to our collective growth. Challenges along the way make the journey rewarding while we have fun along the way.

Join us as our Maintenance Manager

**Position Summary**:
The Maintenance Manager will oversee the preventative maintenance program, organize and maintain the maintenance shop and act as mentor to the team to provide asset reliability. The role involves maintaining adherence to GMP, Food Safety, Health and Safety Standards, and company regulations across all processes and personnel. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to our maintenance and production operations by ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency are consistently met.

**Responsibilities**:

- Accountable for facility management, HVAC, compressor, boiler, electrical and building maintenance, contracting work and all production equipment.
- Implement effective maintenance and repair processes.
- Manage, motivate, develop and provide direct leadership to maintenance team.
- Review, management and approval of maintenance expenditures and oversight of cost, scope and timing of capital projects.
- Ensure that all scheduled work orders are completed in the allocated time.
- Supervise repairs carried out by maintenance staff and/or Contractors.
- Perform periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment to observe the quality of the maintenance performed and the operating condition of the equipment.
- Provide guidance to the Planner/Scheduler when approving, prioritizing and estimating work, and technical assistance when developing job plans.
- Assist with the identification of root causes following equipment failures and development of new maintenance tasks to eliminate them in the future.
- Actively suggest operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with SQF, AIB and IFS requirements as it relates to food safety and ensure that corrective action requests are dealt with in an effective and timely manner.
- Manage maintenance and maintenance resources effectively using KPI’s and benchmarking
- Improve and enhance the Predictive Maintenance Program.
- Identify inefficiencies and make recommendations for process improvements.
- Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including implementation of a storeroom strategy for spare parts.

**Experience & Qualifications**:

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Licensed millwright preferred
- Min. 5 years’ experience in similar role in manufacturing
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is an asset
- Experience with implementing CMMS and predictive maintenance programs
- High energy, hands-on, self-motivated individual
- Proven record of successfully managing & executing multiple projects while meeting quality, timeline, & budgetary objectives.
- Participate in the health and safety, food safety and environmental programs.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Collaboration, integrity and desire to succeed with the team.
- Strong time management skills with a reputation for punctuality and reliability.
- Collaborative attitude with the ability to interact effectively with management and colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge in Health & Safety Standards.

**What We Offer**:

- Up-to three weeks paid vacation.
- Defined Pension Contribution Plan with 100% Matching
- RRSP Program
- Healthcare, Health Spending Account, and Life Insurance

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**How to Apply**:
Priority will be given to:

- Internal applicants.

Salary budget - up-to $85,000 annually

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person