Manager Facilities & Maintenance

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. DEW Engineering and Development designs, tests, prototypes, and manufactures innovative products for global military and commercial clients. We offer growth opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment.

We currently have an opening for a Manager Facilities & Maintenance – Responsible for directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in maintenance, repair, and installation of automated process manufacturing equipment, machines, and tools, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems. Responsible for oversight of all aspects of system operation, installation and maintenance of manufacturing systems. Dew Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary of CoorsTek.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Management: Oversee maintenance activities across DEW facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick. Develop and sustain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs for facilities and critical equipment. Lead a 3–5 year reliability roadmap implementing preventive, predictive, and prescriptive maintenance for all company assets. Track/Report/Optimize: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) on equipment, Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) on equipment, Preventative Maintenance compliance to drive continuous improvement. Lead RCA, FMEA and RCM reliability programs. Plan labor, shift coverage, subcontracting and critical spare‑parts strategy. Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS and IT to improve reliability, schedule adherence and risk controls.
• Facilities Planning and Expansion: Assess space utilization and recommend improvements. Coordinate building plans, drawings, schedules, budgets and permits. Manage subcontractors and supervise construction, expansion and office reconfiguration work. Ensure project schedules and deadlines are met.
• Leadership Attributes: Systems thinker with a data‑driven, security‑minded approach to reliability. Mission‑driven leader who stays calm under pressure and executes in no‑fail environments.
• Financial Management: Evaluate supplier and subcontractor costs and manage maintenance budgets, expenditures and purchase requests. Create bills of materials and coordinate purchasing follow‑up as required.
• Supervision: Train and guide permanent, contract and subcontractor staff. Ensure staff follows company policies and safety requirements.
• Other: Work collaboratively, communicate openly, follow company policies and safety regulations, and travel as required.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma, 8+ years in manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience with CNC machines, laser cutting, welding, industrial paint equipment, forklifts/lifts, HVAC and building repairs.
• Eligible to obtain Secret clearance.
• Proven RCM, TPM and Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with Composites processing, ballistic testing equipment or armored vehicle production experience is an asset.

Target Hiring Range: CAD 994,443.00–CAD 136,734.00. Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!