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An opportunity to lead maintenance operations at a new manufacturing facility in Saskatoon!
We’re partnering with an established industrial manufacturer that’s expanding its Canadian operations, and we’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at its new Saskatoon facility.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who brings strong technical expertise, enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, and knows how to build an effective maintenance program. You’ll play an important role in establishing processes, developing a team, and ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
The Role
Reporting to plant leadership, the Maintenance Manager will oversee all aspects of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, facility upkeep, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production and operations, you’ll be responsible for minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring maintenance activities meet applicable Saskatchewan safety regulations and Canadian codes and standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, coordinate, and oversee daily maintenance activities for production machinery, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment maintenance, including PLC-controlled systems and robotics.
- Support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of manufacturing equipment.
- Establish maintenance schedules, work orders, equipment records, and inventory controls to ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and resources.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with Saskatchewan occupational health and safety requirements, applicable building and electrical codes, and company safety procedures.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise maintenance personnel, promoting accountability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture.
- Collaborate with production leadership to prioritize repairs, coordinate planned shutdowns, and maintain production schedules.
- Monitor maintenance performance, equipment downtime, and repair costs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support quality management processes, documentation, and applicable ISO 9001 requirements.
- Manage maintenance budgets, contractors, service providers, and equipment-related expenditures.
- Travel occasionally for training, equipment evaluations, and company meetings.
The Person
We’re looking for an experienced industrial maintenance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- A minimum of 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience, including previous supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
- A diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a recognized trade certification such as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Industrial Electrician, would be considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, motor drives, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with heavy industrial equipment, including presses, overhead cranes, forklifts, fabrication equipment, and welding or cutting machinery.
- Knowledge of tooling installation, setup, and troubleshooting for heavy stamping processes would be a strong asset.
- Experience developing preventative maintenance programs, managing work orders, and using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
- Working knowledge of Saskatchewan occupational health and safety legislation, applicable Canadian electrical and building codes, and safe maintenance practices.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication, organizational, and people leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and the flexibility to support maintenance requirements outside regular operating hours when necessary.
Why This Opportunity?
- Take on a key leadership role with an established industrial manufacturer expanding its Canadian operations.
- Help establish maintenance programs, procedures, and best practices at a new Saskatoon manufacturing facility.
- Opportunity to build and develop a maintenance team while influencing equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Work with a variety of industrial machinery, automated equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, with retirement savings benefits
- Collaborate with an experienced operations team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the long-term success of a growing Canadian manufacturing operation.
If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager who enjoys leading people, solving technical challenges, and building efficient maintenance operations, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.