Maintenance & Reliability Manager

North Bay, Ontario

$90,000 - $110,000 + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Lead Maintenance Excellence in a Growing Manufacturing Environment

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance operations at a manufacturing facility in North Bay, Ontario. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, improving production efficiency, and supporting future automation and plant improvement initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will oversee maintenance strategy, team leadership, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring a safe and productive operation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability. Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability. Drive a reliability-focused culture through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, product quality, operator safety, and manufacturing efficiency. Manage maintenance KPIs, work order systems, and asset performance through CMMS platforms. Oversee plant equipment upgrades, installations, and capital improvement projects. Collaborate with production, engineering, safety, finance, and other departments to support operational goals. Develop and manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, and project business cases. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Support future automation and modernization initiatives within the facility.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in a skilled trade, engineering technology, or a related discipline. Strong maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, mining, or heavy equipment environment. Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Proven success leading maintenance teams and driving continuous improvement. Proficiency with CMMS systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience supporting mechanical and electrical equipment. Project management experience involving equipment upgrades, installations, or facility improvements. Experience with machining, millwrighting, electrical systems, robotics, welding, or CNC equipment is considered an asset.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy improving processes, and are passionate about building a culture of reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000 Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to lead impactful projects and plant improvements Long-term career growth within a stable and growing organization

If you are an experienced maintenance leader looking to make a significant impact in a manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply.