Location: Guelph, Ontario | TIGER Drylac Canada
Ready to lead, improve, and keep things running?
Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing people, and making things work better every day? Do you believe great maintenance is about more than fixing equipment - it’s about preventing problems, empowering teams, and creating a safer, more efficient workplace?
At TIGER Drylac Canada, we’re looking for a Maintenance Manager who can bring technical expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to our Guelph facility while helping strengthen maintenance practices across our North American operations.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact: from improving equipment reliability and preventive maintenance to developing your team and supporting initiatives that keep our operations moving forward.
What you’ll be doing
Keep our operations running smoothly
- Lead the development and implementation of preventive maintenance plans to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Coordinate and perform equipment repairs, troubleshoot technical issues, and respond to emergency breakdowns when needed.
- Oversee facility maintenance, including building operations, cleaning services, plant security, and coordination with external contractors and suppliers.
- Manage spare parts inventory and support maintenance budgeting and cost control.
Lead and develop a strong maintenance team
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members while creating opportunities for ongoing learning and growth.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee recognition.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through clear communication and regular team meetings.
- Help ensure the team has the tools, knowledge, and support needed to succeed.
Drive continuous improvement across North America
- Support maintenance supervisors at our North American plants with troubleshooting, technical guidance, and best practices.
- Contribute to the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), maintenance procedures, and SAP maintenance processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance workflows, equipment performance, and coordination between teams.
- Collaborate with other departments to support production needs and deliver a positive internal customer experience.
Make safety and quality a priority
- Ensure maintenance activities meet applicable health and safety requirements.
- Participate in safety committee meetings and incident investigations.
- Support our ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems and help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient facility.
What you bring to the team
- Post-secondary education in an industrial mechanical field.
- A valid Millwright licence.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing experience after obtaining your Millwright licence.
- At least 5 years of experience leading people.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience with preventive maintenance processes.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
It’s a bonus if you also have:
- Experience with SAP, particularly maintenance modules.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, PLCs, HVAC, or facility management.
- Experience with equipment such as extruders, mills, and mixers.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ISO quality systems, or OSHA requirements.
- Spanish-language skills and experience working in a multicultural environment.
What to expect
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Work environment: Our manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario.
- Additional availability: Occasional weekends and on-call support for emergency situations.
- Travel: Occasional travel to our other plants in the United States and Mexico.
Why TIGER?
At TIGER, we believe our people are what make the difference. We value openness, respect, teamwork, and the drive to keep learning and improving.
We’re looking for a leader who can combine technical know-how with a genuine passion for people - someone who can challenge the status quo, build trust, and help our teams achieve more together.
If you’re ready to take ownership, make an impact, and help shape the future of maintenance at TIGER, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join the TIGER team!
