Arash Jahanshahi
Linkedin.com/in/arash-j7feb86
Summary
Operations-driven Facilities & Maintenance Manager with 10+ years of experience improving plant efficiency, reducing operational costs, and leading cross-functional teams to execute capital and maintenance projects in industrial environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Active Dynamics
Toronto, Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Reduced monthly maintenance costs by 31.6%, with a projected 46% annual savings compared to 2023 baseline.
- Led plant-wide capital improvement projects including energy-efficient equipment upgrades and infrastructure enhancements.
- Improved production uptime by 15–20% through proactive maintenance, diagnostics, and root cause analysis.
- Created and implemented KPIs and SOPs that aligned maintenance performance with broader plant operations.
- Collaborated closely with production, engineering, and quality departments to support plant efficiency and output.
- Mentored a team of technicians to improve skill levels, accountability, and execution standards.
- Secured government funding and energy rebates to reduce capital expenditures and operating costs.
- Managed contractors and vendors to execute maintenance and facility projects without disrupting operations.
Maintenance Supervisor
Global Furniture Group
Concord, Canada
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Streamlined CMMS to enhance asset tracking, reduce downtime, and improve work order responsiveness.
- Supervised maintenance across multiple buildings, coordinating upgrades and installations with minimal disruption.
- Established SOPs and KPIs that improved team efficiency and plant equipment reliability.
- Fostered cross-department collaboration to ensure alignment between maintenance and production goals.
Aircraft Electro-Mechanical Technician
Aeropol Aviation Services
Mississauga, Canada
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electro-mechanical aircraft components to FAA standards.
- Supported a culture of precision and safety in a regulated, high-stakes environment.
- Mentored junior technicians in troubleshooting and repair procedures.
Mechanical Technician
Macrodyne Technologies
Concord, Canada
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Assembled, tested, and installed hydraulic presses according to engineering schematics.
- Commissioned machines on-site and trained operators for ongoing performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design feedback and problem resolution.
Maintenance Lead
Zarrin Baspar Iranian
Tehran, Iran
03.2010 - 01.2018
- Managed a 10-person maintenance team overseeing all production equipment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance systems to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Controlled maintenance budgets, procurement, and vendor coordination.
Education
Facility Management Certificate -
University of Toronto
12.2023
Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Systems Training -
01.2022
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma -
Centennial College
09.2020
BSc - Metallurgical Engineering
Azad University
09.2008
Skills
- Plant Operations & Facilities Management
- Budget Optimization & Cost Control
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Capital Projects
- Team Leadership & Development
- CMMS Implementation
- Energy Efficiency & Rebates
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Production Support
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- KPI & SOP Development
Accomplishments
- Projected 46% annual maintenance cost savings through strategy and budget reform.
- Oversaw $750K+ in budgets, maximizing ROI with rebates and vendor negotiations.
- Improved plant uptime by 15–20%, directly supporting production output.
- Delivered capital upgrades that enhanced safety, energy efficiency, and facility value.
Timeline
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Active Dynamics
09.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Global Furniture Group
03.2023 - 09.2024
Aircraft Electro-Mechanical Technician
Aeropol Aviation Services
03.2022 - 01.2023
Mechanical Technician
Macrodyne Technologies
11.2020 - 03.2022
Maintenance Lead
Zarrin Baspar Iranian
03.2010 - 01.2018
Facility Management Certificate -
University of Toronto
Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Systems Training -
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma -
Centennial College
BSc - Metallurgical Engineering
Azad University
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