$100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience.
Job category
Management - Executive
Type of job
Permanent
Schedule
Day shift.
Do you have extensive expertise in industrial maintenance and want to put your leadership skills to work for a busy manufacturing company? Do you enjoy tackling technical challenges, optimizing equipment performance, and motivating a team toward shared goals? Are you known for your structured approach, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on presence on the production floor? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our client, a well-established company in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Maintenance Director to join its team on Montreal’s South Shore. Reporting to the Plant Director, you will be responsible for all maintenance activities, equipment reliability, and the continuous improvement of facilities while contributing to the efficiency of production operations.
Tasks
Planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of the maintenance department to ensure the availability and performance of production equipment.
Developing, coordinating, and optimizing preventive and corrective maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve facility reliability.
Supervising, motivating, and supporting maintenance team members in carrying out their daily responsibilities.
Diagnosing complex mechanical and technical issues, proposing appropriate solutions, and performing hands-on interventions when necessary.
Ensuring the maintenance, repair, and improvement of machinery, industrial equipment, and building infrastructure.
Collaborating closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize operational disruptions.
Managing the department budget, parts inventory, and maintenance contracts with external suppliers.
Participating in the planning and execution of equipment and facility improvement projects in collaboration with internal and corporate technical resources.
Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP requirements.
Participating in management and health and safety committees while promoting a safe and collaborative work environment.
Performing any other related duties required for the position.
Ready to take on a new challenge? We want to meet you!
Advantages
Comprehensive group insurance plan.
Group RRSP with employer contribution.
Free on-site parking.
Easily accessible by public transit.
Opportunity to directly contribute to equipment and maintenance process improvements.
Stimulating manufacturing environment with a variety of technical challenges.
Respectful, positive, and friendly workplace where your contribution is valued.
Job requirements
DEP in Industrial Mechanics or equivalent training.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, considered a strong asset.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance management or leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in mechanics and industrial maintenance.
Experience in the food manufacturing industry, considered a significant asset.
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, failure diagnostics, and preventive and corrective maintenance methods.
Good understanding of occupational health and safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP systems.
Ability to manage budgets, coordinate external suppliers, and plan maintenance activities.
Availability to respond to emergency calls when required (24/7).
Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Advanced bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written (50% or more of internal and external communications are conducted in English).