We’re looking for a hands-on, organized, and people-focused Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance coordination function and bring structure, accountability, and improved workflow to a fast-moving supply chain and distribution environment.
This role is ideal for someone who understands capital equipment maintenance, can manage competing priorities, and quickly adapt to industry-specific platforms to maximize equipment uptime and minimize operational delays. You don’t need to be a hands-on technician, but you do need strong operational judgment, leadership ability, and comfort leveraging data and specialized systems.
This role is ideal for someone who understands capital equipment maintenance, can manage competing priorities, and quickly adapt to industry-specific platforms to maximize equipment uptime and minimize operational delays. You don’t need to be a hands-on technician, but you do need strong operational judgment, leadership ability, and comfort leveraging data and specialized systems.
WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?
Our client is a highly successful, growing enterprise committed to delivering reliable, safe, and efficient operational solutions across North America. Their success is built on operational excellence, strong stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, a strategic leadership role within a growing organization, and the chance to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment while driving meaningful operational transformation.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Operational Improvement Lead operational improvement initiatives across scheduling, resource allocation, and facility operations to maximize efficiency, optimize asset utilization, reduce costs, and enhance overall service performance.
* Cost Reduction & Profitability Lead cost reduction initiatives by improving asset uptime, labor utilization, and operational throughput while identifying efficiencies across workflows and vendor relationships.
* Data, Reporting & KPI Management - Develop and leverage operational dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting using Power BI, Excel, ERP, and specialized operational platforms to drive data-informed decision-making and track performance metrics.
* Technology & Process Transformation - Lead process modernization by optimizing enterprise software, specialized systems, and analytics platforms, identifying opportunities for technology-driven efficiency.
* Continuous Improvement & Change Management - Champion continuous improvement across the organization by leading cross-functional projects and driving sustainable change management strategies.
* Leadership & Collaboration Partner with executive leadership to align operational initiatives with business goals, foster cross-functional teamwork, and support teams in adopting best practices.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
* Experience: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial operations, equipment management, or asset-heavy operational environments.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, asset management, facility operations, safety compliance, and resource coordination.
* Systems Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to and leverage industry-specific software, ERPs, asset tracking platforms, and operational reporting tools.
* Analytics & Modernization: Proven experience utilizing tools like Power BI and Excel to drive decision-making and optimize technical workflows.
* Methodologies: Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement frameworks is preferred.
* Operational Leadership & Execution: Strong strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to problem-solving, driving initiatives from high-level planning to practical, ground-level execution in fast-paced environments.
* Ownership & Communication: An entrepreneurial, proactive approach with strong initiative and excellent communication skills to effectively manage relationships across all stakeholder levels.
