Bend All Automotive ULC (BAA) is now Veritas Canada!
Veritas is a leading global supplier of automotive tubular components used in fluid transfer and thermal management systems, with a diverse array of products, new materials capabilities, a worldwide manufacturing footprint, and a well-balanced customer base.
With a global footprint spanning 14 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company employs more than 5,000 people and serves leading global automotive OEMs as well as top suppliers. Now, with the official rebrand to Veritas, the company is poised to build on its strengthened capabilities and further capitalize on global trends in automotive innovation.
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Facilities Manager for our Ayr, Ontario location.
HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage maintenance tradespeople and facilities team members across three shifts, including performance management, development, hiring and employee relations.
- Plan and implement plant improvements, expansions, and equipment upgrades to improve quality, capacity, reliability and efficiency.
- Oversee plant equipment performance to reduce unplanned downtime and improve throughput through preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track and analyze key maintenance performance indicators, including assed utilization, maintenance costs, PM compliance and schedule compliance.
- Manage maintenance inventory, spare parts, tooling and equipment history, including ERP system setup and data integrity.
- Ensure timely completion, documentation, and tracking of maintenance continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare reports, analyze operational data, and recommend solutions to improve plant performance and resolve maintenance-related issues.
- Support new equipment design reviews with Tooling Centre and Program Managers to ensure robust, durable designs that meet capacity and quality requirements.
- Ensure effective resource planning and availability to support operational and maintenance demands.
- Maintain and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Act as a management representative for the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015)
- Establish, maintain and integrate EMS policies, procedures, and training, and understand aspects and impacts of environmental management, their roles and responsibilities, and consequences of not following the EMS.
- Identify, assess and mitigate environmental risks while driving continuous improvement using the cross-functional PDCA model.
- Monitor EMS performance, report results and improvement opportunities to senior management, and support internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and alignment of EMS objectives with business priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of relevant technical post-secondary education is required
- Licensed Trade (Millwright, Tool and Die Maker or Machine Tool Builder and Integrator) considered an asset.
- 5-10 years of progressive maintenance experience in an automotive or fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 5 years of related management or supervisory experience.
- Strong technical expertise in pneumatic, hydraulic, CNC and dedicated bending systems, and PLC’s; robotics and automation experience is an asset.
- Experience with tube forming and bending tooling is preferred.
- Proven experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs, work order systems, and maintenance inventory and safety stock management.
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to mechanical systems and metal forming operations.
- Solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Workplace Safety Insurance Act (WSIA), industry quality management standards (IATF 16949), and environmental management systems (ISO 14001).
- Strong communication skills, sound quality standards, strategic thinking ability, and demonstrated commitment to health and safety.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Epicor).
- Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, including GD&T
- Availability to support after-hours on an as needed basis.
Only candidates that meet all minimum requirements for this role will be interviewed. Thank you for your interest in wanting to join a strong and committed team of professionals.
Veritas Canada is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Please verify you are a minimum 18 years of age. Answer yes or no.
Work Location: In person
