Purpose

• Manage the Fergus Maintenance Department to ensure machinery and the facility is in good working order to achieve production requirements.
• Continuously improve Maintenance performance in support of production, safety and productivity goals. 
• Manage costs to stay within budget.

Areas of Responsiblity

• Ensure that all Health and Safety as well as Environmental regulations are complied with.
• Part of Fergus Management Team
• Manage daily breakdowns quickly and effectively
• Keep abreast of developments related to maintenance systems to ensure the Company is operating in the most efficient and cost effective manner and that objectives for continuous improvement are achieved.
• Understand and implement Nexans Excellence Way in Maintenance program
• Create roadmap for Maintenance improvement
• Work with other functions of the Plant to be aware of activities and recognize key problems areas and define objectives to improve.  Support as needed.
• Support/manage hiring, discipline, terminate as required
• Identify training needs for the Maintenance staff to ensure a high level of workmanship
• Review salary employee’s performance and career plans accordingly
• Maintain employee morale and encourage a team environment in order to ensure a positive and productive work force
• Control expenses to ensure that the budget is maintained and implement any expense reduction measures
• Maintain equipment calibrations
• Monthly reporting of Maintenance KPIs

Expected Results

• Measurement in place and improving trend in A Machine availability
• Control costs within budget
• Spare parts are controlled using SAP
• Support capital and improvement projects

Required Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or equivalent along with 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Process thinking and problem solving skills
• Impact driven, willingness to make things happen
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills
• Understanding of wire and cable products and processes is an asset
• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle several projects simultaneously
• Occasional after hours work and calls
• Software: SAP, Excel, CAD
• Strong safety record

Type of Position: Existing

Use of AI: AI may be used to screen and assess applications, but not for selection purposes

Salary: $114,000 per annum to $128,000 per annum