Operations Maintenance Manager

Brantford, ON
$110,000-160,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

About the Role:We have a current opening for a Maintenance Manager and are actively reviewing applications.Step into a leadership role where your maintenance expertise and people leadership directly drive production excellence. The Maintenance Manager oversees all equipment maintenance and reliability to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role leads preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supervises maintenance teams, and partners cross functionally to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Maintenance Manager ensures alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and EHS protocols, while supporting capital projects, budgeting, and strategic planning.This role will report to the Head of Maintenance for our Brantford facility.Main Responsibilities:

Oversee a team of approximately 70; including Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians within several large production areas
Ensure equipment reliability to meet production schedules, quality, and efficiency targets
Lead and manage preventive maintenance programs and maintenance planning
Oversee supervisory leadership, ensuring alignment of teams, priorities, and performance
Manage maintenance records, spare parts, inventory, and cost controls
Analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, purchasing, and reliability teams
Work with vendors and contractors; support budget and capital investment activities
Drive continuous improvement using LEAN and operational excellence principles
Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies, procedures, and training

About You:

4-7 years leading large industrial maintenance teams on a large scale
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance practices, and production processes
Experience in people leadership, coaching, and performance management
Solid understanding of business, resource planning, and cost benefit decision making
Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
Ability to monitor performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.Our Benefits & Perks:Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits .The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - 160,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.About Ferrero:Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .DE&I at Ferrero:Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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