Maintenance Manager

Requisition ID: 913751
Store #: EC0007 ESS - TOR Lab Oper Dept-TOROPM
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Transitions Optical we help people live more vibrant lives by enhancing their vision and the way they perceive light.

We are the manufacturer of Transitions ® eyeglass lenses, the world's leading photochromic lens. Transitions ® lenses automatically adapt to changing light. They darken outdoors and return back to clear when you come inside.

Our talented people make significant advances in color science and lens materials, setting new standards of advanced performance to provide ever increasing visual comfort and optimum harmful blue light protection, and always blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays.

Product leadership, consumer focus, and operational excellence have made Transitions ® lenses one of the most recognized brands in optics.

Transitions Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Maintenance Manager leads all preventive and corrective maintenance activities for production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure in a fast-paced optical manufacturing environment. Combining technical expertise with strategic leadership, the role ensures equipment reliability, safety, and minimal downtime.

This role leads maintenance operations, resolving complex technical issues and ensuring compliant planning and contractor oversight.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all maintenance operations related to automated production equipment, facility systems, and industrial processes required for lens manufacturing.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program, aligned to standardized schedules and equipment performance benchmarks.
• Establish and manage an equipment and spare parts program, including inventory control, cost tracking, and procurement planning.
• Ensure all machinery operates within defined mechanical and operational parameters, taking corrective actions as needed to prevent downtime.
• Leverage CMMS tools (e.g., SAP, ELMA, Oracle) to plan, schedule, and document maintenance activities, analyze equipment performance, and support data-driven decision making.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing maintenance team, providing coaching, technical training, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective coordination with internal stakeholders and external contractors to maintain quality of support services.
• Maintain full compliance with EssilorLuxottica’s safety and quality standards, as well as local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Lead the development and management of the maintenance budget, including capital investment planning.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing team to negotiate supplier contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Continuously identify and implement technical improvements to equipment and infrastructure that enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Review and validate maintenance specifications, service agreements, and subcontracting contracts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or 442A Industrial Electrician license in Ontario is required prior to the start date. Candidates with equivalent out-of-province certification must complete Ontario licensing requirements before hire.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment working with automated industrial machinery
• Proven ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and PC-based systems
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation with a solid understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies including MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and TPM

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in CMMS software (preferably SAP) and MS Office.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and performance, with proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Adaptable leadership style with the ability to flex communication approaches.
• Experience in optical lens manufacturing or similar regulated environments
• Hands-on expertise in automation and PLC systems, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving methodologies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) and physical activity (bending, kneeling, reaching) during inspections or interventions
• Ability to access confined spaces, elevated areas, and production zones with varying temperatures
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with required PPE

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Pay Range: 1.00 - 145,500.85

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.