Maintenance Manager

Role: Maintenance Manager

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America's top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro is to promote individual employees' sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

 Job Summary:

Reporting to plant leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of all process equipment throughout the plant, supervising and supporting teams to develop continuous improvement and safety performance programs. This role ensures equipment reliability, employee safety, and optimal plant performance.

Compensation:

$90,000 annually

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Spending Account

• Employee Support and Mental Wellness

• Short-term disability

• 401k Match

• Paid vacation

• Floating days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

• Awards and Recognition

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to all maintenance teams to support safety, reliability, and business goals

• Ensure all employees work safely and support corporate safety objectives

• Provide resources and guidance to staff to achieve safety and operational goals

• Monitor, audit, and evaluate safety performance at all operations

• Communicate health and safety importance to employees, contractors, and visitors

• Design and lead long-term improvement plans for the facilities

• Monitor performance and effectiveness of all operations

• Manage company assets effectively, including plant equipment and inventories

• Support employee development, succession planning, and team coaching

• Develop standard work procedures, job skills, and problem-solving capabilities among staff

• Ensure optimal maintenance of plant equipment and recommend approved capital projects

• Drive LEAN manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and plant leadership to meet operational goals

• Analyze causes and effects of equipment or process issues and implement solutions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong planning, organization, and ability to monitor multiple priorities

• Ability to establish and meet schedules, deadlines, and quotas

• Strong decision-making skills with a focus on process improvement

• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with plant equipment

• Ability to work effectively in stressful environments

• Knowledge of safety programs and implementation

• Understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles and ability to mentor teams

• Strong communication, writing, and facilitation skills

• Ability to coach, train, and develop team members

Education and Experience:

• Trade background is an asset

• Certification in First Aid, WHMIS, and Hazard Identification

• Supervisory experience in a plant or production environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, front-end systems, and QC systems

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, and lifting

• Ability to travel over various terrains within the Western Region

• Occasional climbing, stooping, and bending

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Typical of a production facility with increased dust and noise levels

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