WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Agway Metals Inc, a Saint-Gobain company, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance Department and oversee the preventative maintenance program for the Brampton and Oakville operations. The Maintenance Manager provides day-to-day leadership for maintenance activities across two plants. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.
Job Summary
Reporting to our Brampton Plant Manager, with dotted line reporting to Oakville Plant Manager, this role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, coordinating contractors, supporting selected CAPEX projects, and driving machine improvements that enhance quality and plant performance.
Job Duties
- Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety, and wellness of all employees, and ensure safe work practices are followed;
- Lead the Maintenance Department and provide maintenance oversight for the Brampton and Oakville facilities.
- Accountable for safe maintenance activities. Will follow, teach and improve safety systems and procedures to employees and contractors, such as LOTO, permits to work, safety audits, etc.
- Oversee timely completion of breakdown root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation (EWO). Support and spread the use of WCM tools within the department.
- Develop, manage, and improve the preventative maintenance program to support equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Supervise, coach, and support direct reports while setting priorities and monitoring performance.
- Coordinate internal maintenance activities and manage external mechanical and electrical contractors.
- Support selected CAPEX projects, including planning, execution, contractor coordination, and follow-up.
- Identify and implement equipment and machine improvements that enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency.
- Partner with the production team to resolve equipment-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure maintenance records, work orders, and related documentation are accurate and current.
- Provide support during shutdowns, breakdowns, or urgent after-hours maintenance needs as required.
- Assures good housekeeping practice following 5S systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- Post‑secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering;
- 5+ years of experience in a maintenance leadership role within an industrial or manufacturing environment;
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and maintenance planning;
- Experience managing external contractors, including electrical contractors;
- Exposure to CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives;
- Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment and plant systems;
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and lead employees;
- Ability to delegate effectively, set clear expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports;
- Strong analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills;
- Ability to identify issues and implement creative, strategic solutions;
- Demonstrated health and safety leadership;
- Experience with change management, continuous improvement, and decision‑making;
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills;
- Solid project management capability with a results‑oriented mindset;
- High level of adaptability and strategic thinking.
Working Conditions
This role is based primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires regular time on the plant floor. Exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and changing temperatures is expected. Some evening, weekend, or after-hours work may be required based on operational or project needs.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Agway a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.
Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America and Canada. Join us at Bailey and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!
Founded in 1979 Agway’s diverse solutions comprise a range of product lines focused on residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional market applications. Agway ensures that every steel solution it delivers meets or exceeds the specific demands and expectations of the Customer.
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
What we offer…
Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay range for this position is $90 500 to $115 000 per year. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 5% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is discretionary.
In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package.
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program includes but is not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare benefits package.
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, Bereavement Leave and Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Financial Security: RRSP, Discretionary Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
- On-the-job training.
- This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.
Job Reference: CAN01932
