About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
For our Voith Paper Canada team, we are currently searching talents for the position of:
Area Manager, Maintenance & Production
Hawkesbury, Ontario
Position type: Permanent - Full-time On-site
Summary:
The incumbent in this position is responsible for planning, overseeing, and optimizing all maintenance and production activities within the plant. This role manages technical teams (mechanics, grinder operators, subcontractors), coordinates maintenance work, and ensures the optimal operation of equipment. The person in this role actively contributes to continuous improvement, timely production delivery, and overall operational performance.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance
- Manage capital investment (CAPEX) projects related to equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance, manage maintenance budgets, and ensure accurate technical documentation.
- Develop and implement preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs and tools.
- Coordinate technical interventions and supervise maintenance and repair work.
- Set priorities with the Production teams and plan major shutdowns.
- Ensure all internal and contracted work is performed in compliance with safety regulations.
- Effectively use digital tools (JDE, ADP, etc.) for resource planning and management.
Production
- Supervise daily production operations.
- Plan daily tasks for both production and maintenance personnel.
- Manage production priorities according to internal customer requests.
- Work closely with the engineering department.
- Train and support staff on procedures, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives (OPEX, 5S, TPM, etc.).
- Monitor production performance (quality, timelines, costs) and propose corrective actions as needed.
- Support human resources related activities: task assignments, disciplinary follow-up, time approval (ADP/JDE), etc.
Qualifications:
- Degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role within industrial maintenance and/or production.
- Strong planning, team management, and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual (French/English), spoken and written.
- Solid knowledge of mechanical and industrial electrical systems.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure.
- Familiarity with management software (e.g., JDE, ADP) and Lean/OPEX principles.
Voith Paper in Canada - Why join our team
Comprehensive range of group insurance including medical, dental and travel coverage from day 1 – for you and your family, at no cost
Telemedicine services and Employee Assistance Program, for you and your family, at no cost
Competitive total compensation and Group RRSP with employer contributions
Work flexibility for work-life balance
Inclusive environment that values diversity
Talent development program
Leadership training and Mentorship program
Reimbursement of tuition fees
Scholarship program for the children of Voithians
Voith Group operates net climate-neutrally at all global locations since 2022
Family company with financial stability
Access to expert colleagues throughout the world
Committed, motivated and highly competent colleagues and leaders
International assignment opportunities
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
