Who we are
Organigram Global is a leading Canadian licensed producer shaping the future of cannabis through innovation, operational excellence, and a growing international presence. Founded in 2013 as a medical cannabis provider, we have evolved into one of Canada’s most trusted names in the adult-use recreational market, home to some of the country’s top-performing brands including SHRED, Boxhot, Big Bag o’ Buds, Edison, Monjour, Debunk, Rizzlers, and Trailblazer.
Our operations span four provinces, purpose-built to lead across multiple product formats:
- Moncton, New Brunswick: Centre of excellence for indoor cannabis cultivation, R&D, and advanced automation.
- Lac-Supérieur, Quebec: Focused on premium flower and traditional hash production.
- Winnipeg, Manitoba: Highly automated facility dedicated to edibles and beverage manufacturing.
- Aylmer, Ontario: Specializes in infused pre-roll production and automated vape filling.
- London, Ontario: Strategic hub for packaging and distribution across all product lines.
Location: Winnipeg
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Winnipeg General Manager
Position Summary
The Mechanical and Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. This position is responsible for equipment reliability, facility infrastructure, and maintenance strategy execution. The role combines hands-on technical involvement with leadership accountability to minimize downtime, control costs, and support production targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Reliability
- Lead proactive and reactive maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
- Minimize production downtime through structured preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Actively participate in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC related issues.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance program for all production lines to increase equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve overall OEE performance.
- Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment
- Lead root cause analysis investigations for recurring equipment failures.
- Improve reliability metrics
- Ensure high workmanship standards to prevent repeat failures.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimization of new and existing equipment.
- Accurately document maintenance activities and analyze performance trends using CMMS.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and in accordance with Plant Policies and Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.
- Enforce LOTO procedures and safe work practices.
- Maintain compliance with HACCP and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits and corrective action plans.
- Maintain hygienic equipment standards to protect product quality.
Cost Effectiveness
- Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget.
- Control labor, contractor, and spare parts spending.
- Optimize critical spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
- Lead capital planning and long term asset replacement strategies.
- Identify and implement cost saving and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Efficiency & Productivity
- Own maintenance KPIs including downtime reduction and PM compliance.
- Support OEE improvement initiatives across production lines.
- Ensure preventive maintenance compliance exceeds 95 percent.
- Partner with Production and Quality teams to improve line performance.
- Oversee building infrastructure including utilities, HVAC, compressed air, and electrical systems.
- Employee Development
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership during complex troubleshooting and major repairs.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and clear communication within the Maintenance Department.
- Ensure appropriate technical training and development of maintenance personnel.
- Build a culture focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial millwright or equivalent related experience.
- 5–10 years’ experience in facility and maintenance leadership within manufacturing
- Expert in automated packaging systems with a focus on predictive/preventative maintenance and data-driven reliability
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff and manage priorities in high-pressure manufacturing environments.
- Strong technical expertise in automated processing and packaging equipment
- Experience improving equipment reliability in high speed production environments.
- Proficiency with management systems and data driven decision making, working with Microsoft program suite and CMMS programs
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Track record of improving uptime, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance strategies.
- Supports apprenticeship programs and on the job training requirements
Thank you for your interest in Organigram.
Organigram is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss any accommodation needs required throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please email us at
[email protected] with the job posting title, your name and contact information, and your preferred method of contact.
Please note that we may use AI tools to assist with the recruitment process; however, every candidate will be reviewed by a member of our recruitment team to ensure fair and individualized consideration.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
