Packaging Manager Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

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About Us  

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact. 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position provides direction for the Stock Prep triangle to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all equipment and that quality output meets or exceeds both short- and long-term objectives. 

What you'll do 

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling 

• Develop detailed maintenance job plans for mill equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation tasks. 
• Define scope of work, labor requirements, tools, materials, permits, and estimated durations for planned jobs. 
• Build and maintain weekly and shutdown maintenance schedules in coordination with Operations and Maintenance Supervisors. 
• Prioritize work orders based on safety, production impact, asset criticality, and regulatory requirements. 
• May be required to support maintenance planning during outages, shutdowns, or extended maintenance windows. 

 Work Order Management 

• Review and validate work requests to ensure completeness and accuracy before planning. 
• Ensure work orders include clear task descriptions, safety precautions, lockout/tagout requirements, and quality standards. 
• Close completed work orders with accurate labor, material, and failure data to support reliability analysis. 
• Coordination and Communication 
• Act as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Stores for equipment maintenance activities. 
• Coordinate planned outages, shutdowns, and maintenance windows to align with production requirements. 
• Communicate schedule changes, job readiness, and execution risks to stakeholders. 

Materials and Resource Planning 

• Identify and pre-stage required spare parts, consumables, and special tools prior to job execution. 
• Work with the Storeroom and Procurement teams to ensure critical spares availability. 
• Support optimization of spare parts inventory for critical equipment and systems. 

Reliability and Continuous Improvement 

• Support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs. 
• Analyze maintenance history and downtime data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities. 
• Participate in root cause failure analyses (RCFA) related to equipment failures. 
• Standardize job plans and maintenance procedures to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability. 

Safety and Compliance 

• Ensure all planned work complies with mill safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and environmental regulations. 
• Incorporate safety, quality, and regulatory requirements into all job plans. 
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as required. 

Experience 

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline preferred. 
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant maintenance planning experience may be considered. 
• 3–7 years of maintenance experience in a pulp and paper mill or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment. 
• Experience planning maintenance for rotating equipment, process systems, and plant utilities preferred. 
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Supervisor, or Reliability role is an asset. 
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices for industrial equipment. 
• Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, JD Edwards, Infor). 
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and OEM manuals. 
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a unionized and/or multi-disciplinary environment. 
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety, quality, and asset reliability. 

 What We Offer 

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) 
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events 
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition 
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement 
• Education assistance for continuous skill development 
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children 
• Safety equipment and PPE support program 

Inclusion and Accessibility 

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you. 

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Please Note: 

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process. 

Hiring Range : $73, 000 - $91,000 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.