Maintenance & Facilities Manager Kitchener

Elevate plant operations as the Maintenance & Facilities Manager at a leading automotive manufacturing plant in Kitchener, ON. Oversee skilled trades, drive maintenance initiatives, and ensure seamless operations every day.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead a team of 25–30 skilled trades within a high-volume automotive facility. Emphasis will be on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and supporting automation systems like PLCs. Your leadership will uphold safety standards while managing budgets effectively, impacting overall operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop a skilled trades team of 25–30
• Build and implement preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee building systems and facility upgrades
• Support troubleshooting of automation and PLC systems
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment reliability
Requirements:
• 5+ years in maintenance leadership in automotive
• Skilled trades background (Millwright, Electrician...