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Maintenance Group Leader

  • Localização
    • Oshawa, Ontario
  • Tipo de trabalho Full time
  • Postou
  • Job Requisition JR-202606491

Descrição

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Group Leader to lead a team of Electricians and Industrial Millwright Mechanics (IMMs) in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a critical role that keeps our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably – you’ll be at the center of major equipment, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

If you love solving complex technical problems, leading skilled trades, and making fast, informed decisions on the shop floor, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and develop a team of maintenance employees (Electricians & IMMs) supporting plant production operations.

  • Coordinate multiple maintenance operations while making sound decisions within established policies and practices.

  • Optimize manpower and resources to meet business and production objectives.

  • Enforce strict safety standards , championing a zero-incident culture and full compliance with safety policies and regulations.

  • Administer labor relations as required, working effectively within a unionized environment.

  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and tight timelines.

  • Proactively identify and implement solutions to operational and technical issues.

  • Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.

  • Coordinate maintenance, tooling, and engineering schedules within your area of responsibility.

  • Support throughput and uptime initiatives through PM completion and process improvements (e.g., TIP).

  • Lead and model GMS principles within the maintenance organization.

  • Take charge during major equipment breakdowns , leading cross-functional activities to restore operations safely and quickly.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 6 months as an internal GM per diem/Co‑Op group leader.

  • Experience reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.

  • Proven experience solving complex problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing conflict and making clear decisions.

  • Demonstrated experience managing and leading people, including addressing performance concerns.

  • Strong analytical ability to diagnose and solve complex technical and operational issues.

  • Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, email, basic systems use).

  • Willingness to work rotating shifts.

  • Availability to regularly work weekends to meet production demands (approximately two weekends per month).

Preferred Qualifications

  • College Diploma or Trade Certificate in a technical field or Bachelors degree in a technical function

  • Knowledge of Maximo or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

  • Familiarity with PLC controls and robotics in a production setting.

  • High level of integrity, self-direction, and comfort working with ambiguity.

  • Experience collaborating across multiple functions (production, engineering, tooling, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and resourcefulness – willing to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and drive improvements.

Vacancy Status:

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa on a full-time basis

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,300.00 The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

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