Maintenance Manager

at  Rubicon Organics Inc

Rubicon Organics is a leading cannabis cultivation company dedicated to producing high-quality, organic cannabis products. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in cultivation techniques. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to join our team at our state-of-the-art greenhouse facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the agricultural, food or pharma manufacturing sector.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Reliability Engineering is considered an asset.
• Strong background in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with OHS regulations, WHMIS, and other relevant safety standards.
• Experience using CMMS (MaintainX) and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with technicians, production staff, and management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call shifts as needed.

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Team, scheduling and conducting preventative maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient operation and repair of all equipment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance operations and efficiency, providing recommendations accordingly.
• Improve and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance systems.
• Plan, estimate, and assign work orders. Evaluate the effectiveness of repairs and ensure efficient labour force utilization and maintenance regimes and repairs.
• Review and update written maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Coordinate with planning personnel for timely ordering, organization, and stocking of required parts.
• Supervise the safe and efficient operation of all utilities and equipment used in product production, packaging, handling, storage, and shipment.
• Coordinate with internal and external contractors to ensure safe compliance with manufacturing codes, regulations, and standards (H&S, GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS).
• Assist senior management in establishing and implementing operating and capital budgets, ensuring maintenance within budget parameters.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team and other departments to implement cost-savings measures.
• Drive accountability for results and actions of direct reports through education, motivation, documentation, and behavior-based coaching.
• Uphold Safety and Quality responsibilities as per SOPs and provided training materials, maintaining accurate record keeping.
• Advise workers and management of any potential or actual hazards.
• Inspect equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Supervise maintenance technicians to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Provide guidance and training as needed.
• Manage outside contractors as necessary.
• Weekly and monthly KPI reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate with planning/production managers and supervisors to schedule maintenance repair work during downtime to minimize production disruptions.
• Measure the efficiency of work orders by estimated hours vs. actual hours.
• Work with scheduling and planning personnel to improve CMMS capability through accurate data collection, reporting, analysis tools, and preventative measures.
• Analyze and determine equipment failures for root causes and recommend solutions. Use CMMS as a tool to improve equipment reliability and identify previous equipment failures and repairs.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support the smooth operation and objectives of the organization.