Maintenance Lead

Owens Corning Doors is seeking a Maintenance Lead (Manager) to join our Maintenance Department at our high‑volume Interior Door Manufacturing Facility in beautiful Chilliwack (Yarrow), BC.

Producing 6,000 - 10,000 interior doors every single day, this role is pivotal to plant performance, reliability, and safety. If you are a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys tackling complex equipment challenges - including legacy machinery - this is a career‑defining opportunity.

Build Reliability. Lead Change. Make a Daily Impact.

Why Chilliwack (Yarrow)?

Nestled between mountains, rivers, and farmland, Chilliwack offers exceptional quality of life -outdoor recreation, reasonable living costs compared to major metros, and easy access to Greater Vancouver. It’s the ideal place to grow your career without sacrificing lifestyle.

About the Facility:

Owens Corning Doors – Masonite Yarrow

• Interior wholesale door manufacturer
• High-speed, automated manufacturing environment
• Combination of modern CNC equipment and legacy machinery (40–50 years old)
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Role Overview:

As the Maintenance Lead (Manager), you will be responsible for leading, developing, and executing a reliability‑focused maintenance strategy that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

This role directly impacts daily output, equipment uptime, and long‑term asset health. You will lead a skilled trades team, partner closely with Operations and Engineering, and drive the evolution of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and reliability best practices across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a skilled maintenance team including:
• Maintenance Team Lead
• Red Seal Journeyman Millwrights
• Millwright Apprentices
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
• Support trade certification progression and apprenticeship development

Maintenance Strategy & Reliability

• Design and sustain a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) framework
• Drive data-based decisions using failure history, condition monitoring, and reliability metrics
• Lead RCA, FMEA, and structured problem-solving for chronic downtime issues
• Improve KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and uptime

Equipment & Asset Management

• Oversee maintenance of:
• Trim saws (legacy equipment)
• Glue spreaders
• CNC and architectural machining equipment
• Sanding, bonding, and automated door systems
• Reduce downtime and extend asset life through modernization strategies
• Recommend rebuilds, upgrades, and capital replacements based on ROI and risk

Systems, Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Optimize the plant CMMS / work order system
• Improve backlog management, planning accuracy, and documentation
• Manage contractors, vendors, and critical spare parts strategy
• Support capital projects, new installations, and major upgrades
• Contribute to maintenance budgeting and long‑term asset planning

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Credentials

• Red Seal Trade Certification (Millwright strongly preferred; Electrical considered)
• Post-secondary education in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical or Electrical disciplines
• Engineering or Project Management education/certification is an asset

Experience

• 7–10+ years in a senior maintenance leadership role within manufacturing
• Proven experience with TPM or reliability-based maintenance
• Strong background managing legacy equipment and reducing chronic downtime
• Experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to wood products manufacturing is an asset

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical knowledge
• Experience with CMMS systems and reliability metrics
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $99,000 - $125,000 annually
• Band: 5B
• Annual Company Incentive Plan: Up to 10%
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• RRSP Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Available upon successful completion of the standard probationary period

Why Join Owens Corning Doors?

• Lead maintenance at a high-impact, high-output facility
• Influence reliability strategy and long-term asset decisions
• Work with a respected global manufacturer
• Develop your team - and your career - in a stable, growing operation
• Enjoy meaningful leadership responsibility with visible results every day

Location: Owens Corning Doors – Masonite Yarrow

• 41916 Yarrow Central Road, Chilliwack, BC. Canada

Facility: 

• Owens Corning Doors - Masonite Yarrow
• Interior Wholesale Door Manufacturer

Type:    Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site 

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18."