Manager, Maintenance

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Facility Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations within our Belden Cobourg manufacturing facility. This senior-level role is responsible for ensuring optimal equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, maintaining infrastructure integrity, and leading a high-performing maintenance team.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership ability and strategic planning skills to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of production machinery, electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and facility infrastructure
• Maximize equipment uptime and ensure operational reliability
• Respond to and manage emergency breakdowns and critical repairs

Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Utilize CMMS software to track work orders, asset history, and maintenance performance metrics
• Lead root cause analysis efforts to prevent recurring equipment failures
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX projects to maintain the facility

Team Management

• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise maintenance tradesmen and support the Maintenance Supervisor/Planner.
• Manage shift schedules and overtime to ensure production coverage as needed
• Administer our union CBA within our unionize environment

Budget & Resource Management

• Help prepare and manage the maintenance department budget
• Control costs while maintaining high operational standards
• Manage spare parts inventory and identify cost-saving opportunities

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Maintain adherence to environmental standards and building codes
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Salaried member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Vendor & Contractor Oversight

• Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers
• Coordinate specialized repairs and facility service projects
• Manage 3rd party services for the plant that include HVAC,  Security, Dock systems,  Fire Systems,  etc..

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred
• Equivalent technical education and extensive vocational experience may be considered

Experience

• Proven experience managing maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in industrial machinery, electrical systems, and mechanical systems
• Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Budget planning and cost-control expertise
• Proficiency with CMMS systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• Other relevant technical certifications

SALARY RANGE 

$110,000 TO $130,000CAD

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.