MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager/Planner on a permanent basis. If you have experience in Managing a Maintenance team and have Maintenance Planning experience this role could be ideal for you. The job you’ll do * We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Maintenance Manager / Planner to oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities in our manufacturing facility. * This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, optimizing plant performance, and minimizing downtime through effective planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. * Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production and support equipment. * Create detailed maintenance schedules and allocate labour and resources effectively. * Use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, asset history, parts inventory, and maintenance KPIs. * Coordinate and schedule planned outages, shutdowns, and overhauls. * Team Leadership & Supervision: * Lead and supervise maintenance technicians, electricians, and contractors. * Assign tasks based on skill sets and priority and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. * Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for the maintenance team. * Monitor equipment condition and performance, and initiate root cause analyses for failures. * Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment uptime and process efficiency. * Recommend and manage continuous improvement projects related to maintenance and reliability. * Maintain appropriate inventory levels of critical spare parts and tools. * Work with procurement to ensure timely ordering of parts and services. * Manage maintenance budget, including labour, materials, and contractors. * Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. * Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and lockout/tagout protocols. * Participate in audits, inspections, and incident investigations as required. About You * 5 years of maintenance management or planning experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. * Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office. * Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. * Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, and reliability-cantered maintenance (RCM) is a plus. * Primarily day shift with flexibility to respond to emergencies during off-hours or weekends. The Rewards and the Benefits * Permanent job. * Competitive pay. * Staff parking. * Regional employer of choice. * Salary exceeds national minimum wage