Maninder Singh
Maintenance Manager
Brampton,ON
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Versatile Maintenance Manager skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail. Effective Supervisor with 6 years of related experience. Effective in providing structured leadership and conflict resolution. Performs or delegates preventive maintenance or emergency repairs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Give And Go Foods
Brampton, ON
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement within maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits. Example - Monthly cycle counts on inventory, daily shift reports, daily planning KPI's, SQF audits documentation and records.
- Responsible for Various Audits - internal & external - Yearly SQF Audit, GRC Audit for H&S, Monthly Gamba Walk and Quality Audit, City Audits on Water treatment plant.
- Responsible for Maintenance Budget of 3.5M. Maintain and update on weekly basis to Plant Manager.
- Lead Weekly Maintenance Planning meeting on weekly basis to update cross functional team on maintenance KPI"s and Maintenance Planning activities.
- Operate, review and analysis CMMS software Data. Using Fixx CMMS to plan, schedule and Analyze maintenance planning
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety. Build employee skill matrix system to track employee performance and provide feedback on monthly basis.
- Directly Responsible for hiring, firing, new job requisitions for mechanics, electricians and controls technician. Perform first hand interviews for all maintenance open positions.
- Responsible for Maintenance Capital Projects. 250K Capital projects approved for maintenance in 6 months which directly contribute to enhance equipment design and reliability.
- Coordinate and Schedule outside contractors. Negotiate contracts and outside services.
- Operate, maintain create, receive purchase orders in purchasing software. Software - Coupa Business spend Management
- Created New Hire Training Plans, keep track records of license/permits of all employees. Example, AWP permits, confined space entry permits, Scissor lift and Genie Boom permits.
- Maintenance Food safety and quality standards in Maintenance activities. Example - Clean after lubrication, red tag procedures for sanitation, comply and maintain CCP & CCQ equipment's.
- Implemented Budget Management Strategies to ensure even spend through out the year by spreading planned overhauls in yearly maintenance master plan.
- Build, track and improve the KPI's for breakdown percentage against runtime, OEE and GE (Global Efficiency), PM Compliance, Monthly Top 5 spends, Monthly Top 5 Breakdowns and Preventative actions, Monthly Parts Conciliation.
Maintenance Supervisor
Give And Go Foods
Brampton, Ontario
05.2019 - 01.2025
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Supervised team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and cost effectiveness.
- Supervised team of 18 tradesman which includes Millwrights, electricians and Controls technician.
- Responsible for all three shifts support. Provide on call support in emergencies or after hours.
- Directly responsible for all technical activities in plant - Weekly Preventive maintenance Schedule, hot work permits, Contractor job packages, Safe work plan, Confined space entry permits.
- Developed Employee technical and non-technical skills by constant Coaching and feedback.
- Direct Contribution in maintenance budgeting under leadership of maintenance manager.
- Member of JHSC - Lead weekly tool box talks and Monthly safety talks.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives. Worked directly with CI team on cost/OEE efficiency projects.
- Responsible for optimizing PM's and providing technical feedback.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Implement and Train employees on LOTO program.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Responsible to perform root cause analysis and break down analysis for unplanned downtime. Also train floor team to perform RCA.
Reliability Planner
Maple Leaf Foods
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Plan and schedule Weekly Maintenance Plans for Central Utility Plant/Facilities/Waste Water Treatment Plant
- Create Daily and Weekly Key Performance Indicator Reports
- Organize Documentation of Food Safety for Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Create and Update Bill of Materials for Assets and Optimize them in SAP
- Prepare Kits for Scheduled Work orders and Coordinate with Purchasing on daily basis
- Prioritize and Schedule Backlog Work Orders
- Attend Management Meetings on regular Basis to Keep Track Business Urgencies
- Create and Optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Plans in SAP
- Plan and Schedule outside Contractor Work
- View Downtime and Failure Codes of Equipment with Engineers to Optimize and Create New PM Plans
- Maintain records of labor hours/material used on planned or unplanned work orders in SAP
- Experience User of Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
- Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management.
Maintenance Planner
Assured Packaging
Mississauga, Ontario
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Manage Technical documentation for Assigned task related to Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
- Develop plans for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Manage monthly inventory cycle counts and prepare kits for scheduled work orders
- Generate failure analysis reports and key performance indicators
- Strong Computer skills in SAP, Excel, MS-Office, Outlook
- Efficient user of AutoCAD, Autodesk inventor and Master cam
- Aptitude of 3D and 2D designs
- Responsible for Capital Expense Projects and prepare documentation for internal and External Audits
- Strong Management Skills
- Demonstrate full commitment to implementation of requirements of global standard of food and health safety
- Strong Mechanical skills to read blueprints and Troubleshooting of failures
- Time management and precise written communication.
Maintenance Technician
Assured Packaging
Mississauga, Ontario
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic defects to minimize unplanned downtime
- Identify modification for improvement in machines reliability and performance
- Carrying out quick changeovers
- Verify Dimensions of Product for Accuracy and Conformance Specification by using Precise Measuring Instrument
- Perform Regular Corrective and Preventive Maintenance.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Education
Maintenance Management - Maintenance Manager Professional Certification-MMP
Humber College
Toronto, ON 12.2021 - 05.2023
Advance Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician and Design. -
Centennial College
Toronto, ON 01.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Hiring and Training
Work Order Management
Expense Tracking
Asset Management
Budget Administration
Preventive Maintenance
Maintenance Planning
Computerized Maintenance Management System
Employee performance evaluation
Hiring and Training
Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Maintenance Management
- Health and Safety Standards
- Lean Manufacturing
- Audit Preparations
- Quality Assurance
- Industrial Manufacturing process
- Machine designing
- Engineering Process
- Procurement
- Calibrations
References
References Available on Request.
Hobbies - reading Books, Watch and Play Soccer, Gym Workout
I love to ready books in my free time.
Workout 2-3 times a week Minimum.
Watch and Play Soccer.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Give And Go Foods
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Management - Maintenance Manager Professional Certification-MMP
Humber College
12.2021 - 05.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Give And Go Foods
05.2019 - 01.2025
Reliability Planner
Maple Leaf Foods
10.2018 - 05.2019
Maintenance Planner
Assured Packaging
04.2016 - 10.2018
Maintenance Technician
Assured Packaging
04.2015 - 01.2016
Advance Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician and Design. -
Centennial College
01.2012 - 05.2015