Maintenance Director, up to $170,000 — St-Jérôme (on-site)

The mandate

Larouche Raymond is representing a confidential client: a well-established manufacturing organization in the St-Jérôme area, in the Laurentians. Our client is seeking a seasoned leader to steer its entire maintenance function. You will own equipment reliability, asset performance and the growth of a strong preventive-maintenance culture. This strategic role offers genuine autonomy and a direct impact on plant productivity.

The role day to day

• Lead, coach and mobilize the maintenance team (mechanics, electrotechnicians, planners) and support skills development.
• Design and deploy the preventive and predictive maintenance strategy to maximize equipment availability.
• Manage the maintenance budget, control costs and optimize investments in parts and assets.
• Drive the asset-reliability program and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards (CNESST) and applicable environmental regulations.
• Coordinate continuous-improvement, automation and facility-modernization projects.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and specialized contractors.
• Establish and track maintenance and CMMS key performance indicators.

The ideal profile

• Minimum 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, including several years in team management.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, or an equivalent technical background.
• Strong command of preventive and predictive maintenance and of CMMS systems.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment reliability, hydraulics, pneumatics and automation.
• Solid understanding of health-and-safety standards and environmental considerations.
• Inspiring leadership, strong organizational skills and disciplined priority management.
• Ability to manage budgets and make sound investment decisions; proficiency in French, with functional English an asset.

What our client offers

• Competitive salary of up to $170,000, depending on experience.
• Stable leadership role within a firmly established Laurentians-based company.
• Comprehensive group insurance and an attractive retirement plan.
• Decision-making autonomy and real influence over site performance.
• Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Ongoing professional training and development program.