KIT Recruitment is proud to partner with a rapidly expanding agri-food company searching for a hands-on Maintenance Manager. This is a key leadership role overseeing maintenance operations across multiple processing plants in Western Canada.
The right candidate will be a seasoned maintenance leader with the expertise to keep complex equipment running smoothly, the leadership to manage multi-site teams, and the drive to improve reliability and efficiency across the board.

MAINTENANCE MANAGER – QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the agricultural or food manufacturing sector
• Proven experience managing teams across multiple locations
• Strong background in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems
• Inter-provincial Red Seal Millwright or Mechanic Certification or similar qualification
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, WHMIS, and other relevant safety regulations and standards
• 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
  Ready to take the lead in a role where your expertise keeps the operation running? Apply today and step into a high-impact leadership position with a company that’s growing across Western Canada.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Have you previously managed or supervised a maintenance team?
• Have you worked in a multi-site maintenance leadership role before?

Experience:

• Food manufacturing / Agricultural manufacturing: 10 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Inter-provincial Red Seal Millwright (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Lead and manage the overall preventative maintenance program for all equipment and systems across Western Canada
• Supervise and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring efficient task allocation and continuous development
• Oversee maintenance operations across Western Canada
• Address and resolve mechanical failures, ensuring optimal performance of critical grain equipment like cleaners, splitting equipment, de-stoners, dryers, conveyors, and other machinery
• Manage routine and emergency corrective and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
• Ensure maintenance operations comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies, keeping accurate records of activities, repairs, inspections, and inventory
• Collaborate with production teams and other departments to address equipment performance issues and minimize disruption to operations
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Ensure safety by de-energizing equipment prior to starting maintenance activities and working in compliance with safety protocols