Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager (Pulp) – CKF Inc - Langley

CKF Inc. has five manufacturing facilities located across Canada with a total workforce in excess of 1000 employees. Our operations produce foam (EPS), plastic (RPET) and molded pulp products, including disposable tableware, egg cartons, four-cup carriers, display containers, and a wide variety of other products for the food service industry. 

We have an opportunity available at our Moulded Pulp Plant in Langley, BC for a Maintenance Manager with extensive manufacturing background in operations and maintenance. Reporting to our Plant Manager, this full time position works with a dynamic team and is a great opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of manufacturing. We are a growing company, offering a great many challenges and opportunities to develop professionally and advance your career in manufacturing. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Review existing production lines and identify opportunities for performance improvement (increased output, increased reliability, reduced waste)
• Troubleshoot production lines and supporting systems and achieve increased uptime
• Seek out and investigate technology upgrades and process improvements and present research to the operations team
• Manages technical team and oversees the work of contractors.
• Support other plant processes and operational systems (including Maintenance Systems and practices) in the course of day-to-day operations
• Generally, look for areas of improvement and support the CKF Langley Pulp CI strategy by identifying, planning and executing CI related projects
• Ensures department operates within Maintenance Budget and assists in preparing Capital and Department Budget
• Analyze quality issues as required and develop solutions to fix them

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working in Manufacturing. Moulded Pulp or Pulp and Paper experience would be an asset.
• Must have experience working with equipment suppliers, mechanical/electrical contractors, engineering consultants and others, to improve production line performance, reduce waste.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience directing Maintenance activities
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to progress on projects independently
• Experience using Auto-Cad and/or Inventor an asset
• Excellent team leadership and people management skills

Working Environment:

• Based in CKF Langley Pulp Plant, Langley, BC.
• This position reports to the Langley Plant Manager.
• Position also consults with Corporate/Local Engineering Staff
• Must be available during off hours for consulting and intervening during emergencies

Compensation:

·        Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is competitively based

·        Bonus program in addition to salary

·        Excellent benefits package

CKF offers a competitive wage and benefit package (including a pension plan). If you want to work for a dynamic and exciting company and enjoy the challenges of working on a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment, then come be a part of our team.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear criminal background check.

Qualified candidates can apply with cover letter and full resume at the following link:

https://jbtmz.me/s/?e=wqqgdTbC

Deadline for applications is December 4, 2026.

CKF Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise People & Culture of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Although we gratefully accept all applications, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer