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We are currently looking for a contract Maintenance Leader in our client’s Oshawa Assembly/OEM facility General Assembly Department. In this role, the successful incumbent will be responsible for upholding the client’s purpose and values and ensuring the safe work practices of all its employees. You will develop and monitor business plan objectives by managing safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost and environment. In order to achieve these objectives, you will work with UNIFOR and Plant floor managers from all departments to motivate, train and manage your employee productivity while driving continuous improvements throughout.

1st shift: 6:30AM – 2:30PM

2nd shift: 2:30PM – 10:30PM

3rd shift: 10:30pm – 6:30AM

Must be open to all three shifts

Responsibilities:

• You will have Supervisory responsibility over a group of Hourly employees engaged in plant production operations, including Electricians and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics.
• Work involves the coordination of a number of operations involving the ability to make decisions within the limits of general practices and policies.
• Work is performed under general supervision, while exercising a high level of independent judgment.
• Supervise trades and assist them in achieving business objectives
• Administer labor relations as required
• Enforce strict adherence to safety policies and regulations
• Manage manpower to maintain throughput and all cost objectives
• Coordinate maintenance, tooling and engineering schedule demand in area of responsibility
• Support ongoing Thru-put initiatives through Maximo PM completion and process improvements
• Embrace Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles as they apply to maintenance organizations
• Lead activities during equipment breakdowns
• Plan and coordinate downtime work for Maintenance

Qualifications:

• Open to 1-3 years of experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Trained in skilled trades area or equivalent technical training
• Leadership experience
• Technical background, skilled trades foreman, college, university
• Standard computer skills