Our client, a rapidly expanding agri-food organization, is looking for a hands-on and driven Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day activities across key processing plants across Western Canada.This role focuses on optimizing productivity, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and developing a high-performing team culture. The Operations Manager will play a key part in future growth strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintenance Manager Details

·         Monday to Friday – 8-hour shifts (flexible as needed) Full-time, Permanent

·         Competitive salary - * based on experience and qualifications

·         3 weeks’ vacation

·         Benefits after 90 days

·         Bonus structure based on performance (company and Individual)

 Maintenance Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall preventative maintenance program for all equipment and systems across Western Canada.

• Supervise and mentor 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.

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.