Maintenance Manager

Overview

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

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Position: Maintenance Manager

Location: Canada | Brantford, Ontario

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

What We Offer:

• Highly attractive pay in a skill-based structure
• World Class Supplemental Health/Dental plans
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid vacation & holidays

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager, under limited supervision, is responsible for managing the efficient operation and maintenance of all plant equipment and process systems, utilities, automation systems, personnel and contractors while maintaining a safe working environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages maintenance staff and their training & development
• Owns / Drives TPM - critical spares, PM’s, PdM, Lube, operator maintenance
• Manages all Capital Maintenance and projects
• IT Systems Administrator II
• Build programs for preventive, proactive and predictive maintenance
• Manages maintenance software system-CMMS/EAM
• Owns scheduled maintenance work - reviews each job; decides what the correct repair should be; identifies, sources and kits all needed parts; decides if contractors or special tools/equip are needed; coordinates needed downtime with operations
• Accountable for all unplanned equipment downtime and reduced run rates
• Lead by example, capable of maintaining and repairing all equipment autonomously if needed
• Enhance the longevity and performance of the equipment’s
• Proactively address any issues that impact machine performance
• Enforces all safety rules and compliance set forth by government regulations and company policies
• Ensure all hazardous conditions are promptly reported and corrected
• Keep maintenance records up to date on all equipment
• Interface with vendors on the possible purchase of equipment and facility needs.
• Maintain proper documentation for the dust collector system
• Works with Line Lead Person on insuring weigh scales are consistently providing proper data.
• Responsible for proper mixture of scent chemicals and additives
• Performs QA for all maintenance work
• Proficient in all QA/tech tasks for HPWS and reached all team and business skills of Level 4 Maintenance Tech
• Actively involved with new product development that may impact the manufacturing and packaging process
• Create and maintain an active spare parts list

Continuous Improvement/Lean

• Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement activities (Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving, etc.).

Qualifications

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience required in a maintenance leadership role
• 10+ years’ maintenance experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• • Licensed electrician strongly preferred
  • 2+ years working with automation and PLC
  • Excellent communication & problem-solving skills
  • Experience in PLC’s and plant automation
  • Able to operate startups and shutdowns of critical plant machinery
  • Proficient in all types of troubleshooting and repair
  • Strong skills in root cause analysis

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength, coordinate movements, use repetitive motions, have the ability to operate mobile equipment, regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, lift, twist, push and pull throughout a work shift, work in confined spaces, have manual dexterity, lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds, select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties, read, write, listen, speak and understand English, follow all instructions and other oral/written information, visually inspect equipment/work area, complete paperwork and other documentation accurately, identify, analyze, troubleshoot and solve issues using judgement and mechanical knowledge/abilities, react quickly as needed, be organized and detail oriented, be able to identify/judge the urgency of a situation, use judgement in decision making, communicate effectively with others, be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others. Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others is required. Ability to lift between 50 and 100 pounds is preferred.

There is exposure to plant production areas, which may include exposure to outside weather conditions as well as loud noise from equipment and dust from production processes. Exposure to plant areas requires the use of appropriate safety equipment. Personal protective equipment is available for employee use in these circumstances.

Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools, to support certain aspects of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing applications, identifying candidates whose qualifications align with the role, scheduling interviews, or improving the overall efficiency and consistency of our hiring process.

AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and confirmed by qualified human decision‑makers.

We are committed to using AI responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws in Ontario and Canada, including privacy, human rights, and accessibility legislation. We take reasonable measures to ensure that AI tools are used in a fair, transparent, and non‑discriminatory manner.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, or if you have questions about the use of AI in recruitment, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reason for Posting:Current vacancy.