Our client is an established manufacturing operation in New Brunswick and is on the hunt for a Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is focused on strengthening plant performance, improving maintenance discipline, and building a more proactive and accountable operation.
The Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations, overseeing maintenance activity, supporting the team on the floor, and helping drive operational improvement across the site.
Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead and support daily plant operations to ensure production, maintenance, safety, and quality expectations are met
- Oversee maintenance priorities, repairs, preventative maintenance, parts planning, and equipment reliability
- Provide hands-on leadership to plant, maintenance, shop, and/or production employees
- Be visible on the floor, identify operational issues, and ensure problems are addressed quickly and practically
- Coach, guide, and hold team members accountable to performance, safety, and productivity standards
- Improve maintenance processes, work planning, communication, and overall plant discipline
- Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvement, cost control, and stronger site performanc
- Support change management in an experienced plant environment while building trust and credibility with the team
- Ensure plant activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company expectations
The successful candidate has:
- Progressive experience in plant operations, maintenance leadership, manufacturing, industrial operations, or a related environment
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager (and) or Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Maintenance Superintendent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical understanding of equipment, repairs, downtime, preventative maintenance, and plant operation
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and direct trades, operators, production employees, or plant staff
- A hands-on leadership style with a strong floor presence
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with experienced employe
- The ability to bring structure, accountability, and practical improvement to a plant environment
- A steady, mature leadership approach and the confidence to challenge “we have always done it this way” thinking
Compensation and benefits:
- The discussed salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Onsite leadership opportunity with broad influence across plant operations and maintenance
- Opportunity to help shape the future structure and performance of the site
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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