DEW Engineering and Development is a multi-divisional technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products for global clients. DEW provides a wide range of services and products to our military and commercial customers including: design, test and evaluation; prototyping and development; and manufacturing. DEW offers opportunities for growth, an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and an environment that promotes personal and professional success. We currently have an opening for the following position:
Manager, Facilities & Maintenance
The Facilities Manager reports directly to the Snr. Plant Manager. The Manager, Facilities and Maintenance has direct reports.
Responsibilities / Duties:
(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)
Maintenance Management:
Establish, implement, and maintain a TPM plan for facilities and critical equipment
Define and execute the maintenance and reliability roadmap (3–5 year horizon), shifting the organization from reactive to preventive, predictive, and prescriptive maintenance
Identify and plan work through formal requests and preventive maintenance plans; schedule all work orders, establish priorities, and manage planned vs. unplanned downtime (target <5% unplanned, where applicable)
Establish and track performance targets (e.g., OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and PM compliance) and drive continuous improvement
Lead reliability programs including root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
Determine manpower requirements for each job; organize and request extra manpower as required, including shift coverage for 24/7 operations when needed
Assess each work order and determine whether work will be done in-house or subcontracted
Oversee spare parts strategy, including critical spares inventory and vendor-managed inventory agreements, as appropriate
Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and IT/OT Security to improve reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and risk controls
General Maintenance:
Coordinate and oversee all maintenance activities for all DEW facilities Ontario & New Brunswick
Ensure general maintenance and upkeep of facilities, yard and equipment are completed
Conduct electrical and mechanical repairs as required
Monitor and maintain building HVAC system
Coordinate snow removal and landscaping services
Responsible for janitorial services
Create and implement periodic maintenance schedules
Answer emergency service calls as required
Follow up on facilities requests
Facilities Planning and Expansion:
Evaluate existing space and utilization and make recommendations
Coordinate the creation of building plans, including drawings, schedules and budgets
Arrange permits as required
Coordinate and manage subcontractors where needed
Supervise building and expansion activities
Reconfigure office space and order and rearrange furniture when necessary
Ensure deadlines are schedules are met
Leadership Attributes
Systems thinker: sees the plant as an interconnected reliability network, not a list of machines
Data driven: decisions backed by sensor data, failure history, and Pareto analysis
Security mindset: treats maintenance data and vendor access as potential attack surfaces
Mission driven: understands that downtime in a defense plant can delay deliveries
Calm under pressure: no-fail schedules and hazardous environments require steady execution
Financial Management:
Evaluate subcontractor costs
Exercise sound financial management
Assist with the creation of annual maintenance budget and expenditures
Ensure budgets are met
Create bill of materials and submit purchase requests to purchasing team, following as required
Supervision:
Provide training and guidance to permanent and contract staff
Manage subcontractors
Ensure all workers adhere to company policies and safety regulations
Assist with the completion of assigned projects when required
Other:
Work well within a team environment
Maintain open communication with all team members
Adhere to all company policies and safety regulations where applicable
Travel as required
Experience:
B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
8+ years in heavy manufacturing or 5+ years in defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries
Ability to obtain Secret clearance
Proven experience with RCM, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
Familiarity with composites processing, ballistic testing equipment, or armored vehicle production is a significant asset
If your background is a match and you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence with “Manager Facilities and Maintenance” in the subject line to [email protected].
While we thank all those who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
DEW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
DEW strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, DEW will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact our Human Resources. For assistance in applying for positions in Ottawa email [email protected]
