Maintenance Manager/Chief Engineer

Maintenance Manager

Burnaby

$120,000-$140,000

About Us:

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. 

The Role:  

At STRIVE, we are partnered with an exciting company in the food production space. We are currently seeking an eager Maintenance Manager/Chief Engineer to join and lead a small maintenance team in their Burnaby facility. 2nd or 3rd Class Power Engineer certification required; open to those with 4th Class P.E., if Millwright Red Sealed.

The Maintenance Manager will be overseeing a small team and providing hands-on guidance and mentoring to the maintenance staff. This will be a Monday-Friday day position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Maintenance team to schedule, conduct preventative maintenance, and ensure the safe and efficient operation and repair of all plant equipment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance operations and efficiency, providing recommendations accordingly.
• Improve and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance systems.
• Plan and schedule maintenance personnel weekly within the plant.
• Supervise the safe and efficient operation of all utilities and equipment used in the production, packaging, handling, storage, and shipment of products.
• Ensure timely ordering, organization, and stocking of required parts.
• Uphold Food Safety & Quality responsibilities as per SOPs and provided training materials, maintaining accurate record-keeping.
• Coordinate with external contractors to ensure safe compliance with manufacturing codes, regulations, and standards (H&S, GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS).
• Oversee Capital Projects assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Train and develop maintenance staff using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Assist senior management in establishing and implementing operating and capital budgets, ensuring maintenance operates within budget parameters.
• Undertake other projects as assigned by management.

Must Have's:

• 5+ years in a leadership position in a manufacturing facility.
• Preferably 2nd or 3rd Class Engineering ticket but open to 4th Class Engineering ticket.
• Excellent hands-on preventative maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical production equipment. A Red Seal Millwright or Electrician ticket is an asset.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including PLC programming
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Compensation: 

• $120,000-$140,000
• Vacation
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Contribution plan

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