Izzy (Izhar) Qureshi
Thorold,ON
Summary
Experienced Maintenance & Construction Manager with over 20 years leading large-scale industrial and facility operations across North America. Oversees facilities management, utilities, and construction projects while implementing reliability engineering and data-driven maintenance strategies to enhance uptime, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment & Facility Maintenance Manager
American Iron & Metal (AIM)
Hamilton, Ontario
04.2021 - Current
- Led end-to-end facility operations across multiple sites in Ontario and the U.S. East, managing HVAC systems, utilities, recycling operations, and infrastructure to ensure high uptime and operational continuity. Partnered with operations, engineering, and stakeholders to align priorities, support production goals, and improve workplace efficiency
- Implemented data-driven preventive and proactive maintenance programs using CMMS and realtime monitoring tools, improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime by 35%
- Oversaw daily operations and optimized maintenance workflows, driving efficiency across equipment, systems, and facility infrastructure and Optimized spare parts inventory using Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), achieving ~26% cost savings
- Delivered projects aligned with aggressive operational goals, ensuring minimal disruption to production and adherence to budget and timelines, Managed facilities and maintenance budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), optimizing costs through data analytics, automation, and process improvements
- Directed vendor contracts and procurement, ensuring service quality and cost efficiency.
Facility Maintenance Manager
Mother Parkers
Mississauga, Canada
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Implemented CMMS-based preventive maintenance and TPM programs, improving reliability and asset tracking, Led continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, FPY) to enhance operational efficiency
- Resolved operational issues through cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring workflow continuity and compliance with regulations while optimizing processes for seamless operations.
- Monitored and reported key performance metrics (KPIs) such as uptime, maintenance efficiency, and project timelines using Power BI to enhance decision-making.
- Led sustainability initiatives, integrating strategic planning with continuous improvement methodologies to advance environmentally responsible practices.
Facility Maintenance Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint & Chemical Co.
Fort Erie, Canada
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Led facility management initiatives, aligning operations with business priorities and high-performing teams to achieve aggressive goals. Resolved operational issues through cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring uptime and workflow efficiency.
- Managed projects including drilling, construction, new machine/equipment installation, and employee events, ensuring adherence to operational standards and seamless execution. Managed plant and facility maintenance operations, ensuring high equipment reliability and performance
- Implemented CMMS and structured maintenance planning/scheduling systems. Conducted regular audits and operational reviews, providing recommendations to optimize processes and maintain highperforming teams
- Monitored maintenance KPIs and developed corrective actions, enhancing operational performance through targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and environmental compliance, reducing audit issues by 20%
Facility Maintenance Manager
RGL Reservoir Management, Oil & Gas Co.
Nisku, AB
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Led plant operations, maintenance, and construction activities across multiple industrial sites, enhancing sustainability through strategic planning and continuous improvement.
- Managed contractors to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, safeguarding operational integrity.
- Drove execution of key initiatives by prioritizing tasks, aligning teams, and maintaining clear communication across departmentsConducted gap analysis and developed team capability programs to address skill deficiencies.
Operations Manager
GRIT Industries Inc. Oil & Gas Co.
Lloydminster, AB
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Led project management initiatives, aligning operations with business objectives and fostering highperforming teams to achieve aggressive targets. Managed budgets, staffing, and operational KPIs
- Aligned operations across sites, optimized workflows, and sustained high-performing, results-driven culture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and enhance process efficiencies.
- Implemented maintenance strategies and reliability programs to improve uptime and executed contingency plans and incident response protocols to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
Segment Manager - Automotive/Industrial
AIRBOSS Rubber of America, Chemical Co.
Kitchener, ON
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed plant operations and led sustainability initiatives, integrating strategic planning with continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Executed process optimization to deliver cost reductions and improve efficiency. Developed contingency plans and incident response protocols to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Developed strategic marketing plans to capture market share for diverse rubber products.
- Analyzed market trends to uncover growth opportunities across various segments.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure product development met customer needs effectively.
Shift Supervisor
Kitchener Frame Ltd., Automotive Industries
Kitchener, ON
02.2001 - 03.2007
Maintenance Supervisor
Polytarp Canada
Downsview, ON
02.1998 - 12.2000
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
NED University Of Engineering and Technology
Karachi09-1996
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Pak Swedish Institute of Technology
Karachi12-1987
Skills
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Equipment Efficiency
- System Reliability
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Vendor Management
- Capital Projects
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Optimization
- Utilities Management
- KPI
- Asset Management
- Microsoft Project
- Excel
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Workplace Organization
- Failure Analysis
- OSHA
- CFM
- Strategic Thinking
Websites
Timeline
Equipment & Facility Maintenance Manager
American Iron & Metal (AIM)
04.2021 - Current
Facility Maintenance Manager
Mother Parkers
07.2019 - 04.2021
Facility Maintenance Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint & Chemical Co.
11.2016 - 06.2019
Facility Maintenance Manager
RGL Reservoir Management, Oil & Gas Co.
10.2012 - 10.2016
Operations Manager
GRIT Industries Inc. Oil & Gas Co.
10.2009 - 09.2012
Segment Manager - Automotive/Industrial
AIRBOSS Rubber of America, Chemical Co.
07.2007 - 08.2009
Shift Supervisor
Kitchener Frame Ltd., Automotive Industries
02.2001 - 03.2007
Maintenance Supervisor
Polytarp Canada
02.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
NED University Of Engineering and Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Pak Swedish Institute of Technology