Maintenance Manager

About the role

Johnson Electric is hiring an existing Maintenance Manager position in Stratford, Ontario, working onsite. The manager plans, organizes, directs and continuously improves all maintenance activities across the Stratford site, covering maintenance personnel and outside contractors, so that equipment, facilities and production systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently. The salary range is $116,000 to $140,000 per year.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule daily maintenance for plant equipment, facilities, maintenance supervisors and skilled trades employees.
• Develop and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Review monthly maintenance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take part in the Operations Leadership Team and maintain the work order management system.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory of maintenance supplies, parts and equipment.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and technology, and review equipment history records.
• Negotiate and update annual facility service contracts for the Ancaster facilities.
• Provide technical support for engineering and capital projects and manage improvement projects through contractor selection and oversight.
• Lead team development, succession planning, training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory and IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Required profile

• Postsecondary education.
• At least 10 years of supervisory or management experience in the automotive industry or high-speed manufacturing.
• Ontario Skilled Tradesperson, Millwright, Machinist or Electrician certification, or equivalent experience without certification.
• Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational, time and stress management skills, and effective written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience with heavy presses is an asset.

What we offer

• A global company with diverse teams and international projects.
• Clear career paths and advancement opportunities.
• Wellness programs and an inclusive, diverse workplace.
• Commitment to sustainability.

To apply, submit your application online through the company's careers page.