Lead a high-performing maintenance team driving uptime, safety, and precision in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About the Company
Our client is a North American leader in aluminum extrusion, serving industries such as automotive electrification, building and construction, and consumer durables. Operating across five advanced facilities in Ontario and employing more than 650 people, they are recognized for technical excellence, vertical integration, and sustained investment in cutting-edge equipment and infrastructure. Backed by a private equity firm, the organization is in growth mode, expanding its capacity, capabilities, and leadership.
The Mandate
As Maintenance Manager, you will own the performance, discipline, and development of the maintenance team at the Windsor plant. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee a group of 15+ skilled trades and planners, champion equipment uptime, and ensure alignment between maintenance and broader plant performance goals. This role is hands-on and strategic — requiring both strong leadership and deep technical knowledge to drive a culture of safety, precision, and accountability.
Key priorities include:
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Achieving and sustaining 94%+ equipment uptime
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Leading preventive maintenance using CMMS (Megamation or equivalent)
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Building and developing a technically strong, accountable team
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Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering
What Success Looks Like (Year 1 Outcomes)
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Equipment uptime exceeds 94%, with plant downtime below 5%
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Preventive maintenance program is fully implemented and optimized in CMMS
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Spare parts and work order systems are running with rigor and transparency
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Maintenance team operates independently, with improved troubleshooting capabilities and strong shift coverage
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Routine-based planning and reporting reduce reactivity and improve visibility
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Strategic support is provided for facility expansion and integration of additional presses
Ideal Profile
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15+ years in maintenance within industrial, automotive, or metal manufacturing
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5+ years in a formal leadership role managing skilled trades across shifts
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Technically skilled in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems; fluent with PLCs (Allen-Bradley & Siemens)
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Proven success building structure, driving accountability, and elevating team performance
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Expert in CMMS platforms, especially in managing PM programs, work orders, and inventory
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Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field
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Strong floor presence, disciplined communicator, and cross-functional influencer
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Impact: Drive plant performance by shaping the systems, standards, and people that underpin operational excellence.
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Visibility: Report directly to senior leadership and influence plant-wide strategy and capital planning.
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Growth: Take on a newly elevated role with clear runway to expand responsibility across multiple facilities.
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Support: Join a company with a robust investment track record and long-term commitment to growth and innovation.
Interested? – Next Steps
If you are a hands-on maintenance leader ready to take ownership of systems and team performance in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume to the Egility team today.
Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.
