Maintenance Manager

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.GENERAL SUMMARY:Responsible for the maintenance of all process equipment throughout the plant. Supervision and support teams to develop the continuous improvement and safety performance programs.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The function is to provide leadership to all teams, to satisfy our customers, and achieve superior business results.Provide Leadership in the area of Safety PerformanceEnsure that all employees work in a safe manor to support the corporate safety goals Ensure appropriate resources are available to all staff to achieve corporate safety goals. Measure, Monitor, Audit and Evaluate Safety Performance at all operations. Communicate the importance of health and safety to all employees, contractors and visitors.Design and lead long term improvement plans for the facilitiesMonitor the performance and effectiveness of all operationsEffectively manage company assets.Be dedicated to employee development and succession planning principlesResponsible for Team DevelopmentUnderstand safety with high regard to OHS and company policiesExcel in workplace coaching skillsHelp team meet business plan goalsAct as a coach, teacher and problem solverSupport team in:Developing standard work proceduresDeveloping job skillsApply the 4 rules of productionDevelop problem solving skillsLook for things that are not idealMonitor team performance and maintain recordsCoordinate with other teams and leadership teamAnalyze cause and effectsTo provide for optimum maintenance of plant equipment. To recommend and carry out approved capital projects. To provide management of inventories.Drive the LEAN manufacturing program.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to plan, organize and monitor activities according to prioritiesEstablish and meet schedules, deadlines and quotasDecision making skills that focus on process improvementWork co-operatively with cross-functional team membersMechanical skills and aptitudeWork in stressful environmentUnderstand safety and implement programsUnderstand LEAN manufacturing and teach/mentor team membersCommunication and writing skillsFacilitation skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Trade background an assetFirst aid, Hazard ID, WHIMISExperience in plant environmentSupervision skillsComputer skills – Microsoft Office, front end systems, QC systemsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, and lifting.Ability to travel over various terrains and to different locations within the Western Region.Occasional climbing, stooping, bending.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical of a production facility – Increased dust and noise levels.Salary Range: $90k