Maintenance Group Leader

4 days ago
Canada Book Depot Inc Full-time

Maintenance Group Leader (Afternoons) - Permanent, Full-Time

Full Time Legal Address, Thorold, ON, CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1035

Salary Range: $75,500.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

We Want You to Join Our Team

You’re a go-getter who looks for better ways to do things. Roadblocks don’t slow you down – they motivate you to keep equipment and facilities running safely and reliably.

You know that people are the heart and soul of a company, and that when you and your team work together, there is no limit to what you can achieve. If you’re ready to make the move to a company where continuous improvement, building on experience, and how the work gets done truly matter, there’s a place for you here at Book Depot Inc. We’re one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with an award-winning culture – and we’re the largest bargain book wholesaler and online retailer in North America. For 40 years, our hard-working team has been dedicated to getting more books into more hands around the world. With cutting-edge automation, relentless grit, and a strong set of core values guiding us, we’re constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible, all to fulfill our purpose and deliver the best experience to our customers:

  • WE NOT ME – Success means putting others first. We win when we lift each other up.
  • KICK SOME MOON DUST – We’re not afraid to go where no one has gone before. Innovation takes courage.
  • RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. – We believe in team over ego. Together, we move further and faster.
  • WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE – Curiosity fuels progress. We never stop learning or trying something new.
  • WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT. – A great attitude makes a great day. We bring our best, every day.
  • NO DONKEYS. – Life’s too short to work with people who make things harder than they need to be.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a permanent, full-time Maintenance Group Leader (Afternoon Shift) based out of our 500,000-square-foot Thorold, Ontario distribution centre. We’re seeking a skilled and experienced hands-on leader dedicated to supporting the effective operation of all warehouse equipment and machinery at our Thorold, Ontario and St. Catharines, Ontario locations, with a focus on safety, reducing downtime occurrences, and improving efficiency.

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the Maintenance Group Leader (Afternoon Shift) will strategically ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of facilities and equipment while developing people, managing risk, and enabling business performance. As the Maintenance Group Leader (Afternoon Shift), you will oversee Maintenance Associates on the afternoon shift, provide direction and guidance for carrying out repairs, troubleshoot issues with equipment and machinery and perform repairs, deliver training and coaching to team members, always enforce safety practices, and support parts sourcing, reordering, and obtaining quotes as required.

Responsibilities

Strategic:

  • Work with the Facilities Director to plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop improved preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) programs based on previous work orders and PM data
  • Ensure facilities and equipment effectively support current and future operational needs
  • Align maintenance activities with production and warehouse schedules
  • Minimize operational disruptions through effective planning and prioritization
  • Lead root-cause analysis for recurring equipment and facility issues

Functional :

Mechanical Maintenance

  • Conveyor systems: belt tracking, bearing replacement, roller and gear maintenance
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic system repair and troubleshooting
  • Gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and drive component service
  • Implementation of PM and lubrication schedules

Electrical & Electronic Maintenance

  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Troubleshooting sensors, solenoids, motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Skilled in the use of multimeters and diagnostic tools
  • Strong knowledge of safe electrical practices and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Robotics & Automation

  • Familiarity with industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, etc.)
  • Understanding of robot teach pendants and basic motion programming
  • Performing calibration, homing, and safety zone setup

PLC & Control Systems

  • Basic PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc.)
  • Understanding of sensors, encoders, and networked control systems (EtherNet/IP, Profibus)
  • Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems

People Management

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