Maintenance Supervisor

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Working closely with other team members, the Maintenance Supervisor strives to maximize facility up time and daily production, while ensuring that all facility equipment is properly maintained through the application of the proper maintenance tactics. This is a “hands‑on” supervisory position which is relied upon to lead tradespeople to excellence in maintenance and the achievement of world class results.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Manage, motivate, develop, and provide direct leadership to maintenance staff

Supervise repairs carried out by maintenance staff and/or Contractors

Evaluate incoming work notifications and, when warranted, generate, and prioritize a work order to cover the work

Assist with the implementation of capital projects

Ensure that all maintenance work is captured on work orders and entered into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Ensure that all scheduled work orders are completed in the allocated time

Review completed work orders for correctness and completeness

Perform periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment so as to observe the quality of the maintenance performed and the operating condition of the equipment

Liaise with Engineering and Operations on matters relating to equipment maintenance and availability

Provide guidance to the Planner/Scheduler when approving, prioritizing and estimating work, and technical assistance when developing job plans

Participate in various production meetings, KPI review meetings, and pre‑and post‑maintenance schedule review meetings,

Assist with the identification of root causes following equipment failures and development of new maintenance tasks to eliminate them in the future

Ensure compliance with BRC and CFIA requirements as it relates to food safety and ensure that corrective action requests are dealt with in an effective and timely manner

Ensure compliance with all applicable provincial and federal labour regulations and adhere to the terms and conditions specified in the appropriate collective bargaining agreements

Demonstrate an active involvement/commitment to a progressive health and safety program and food safety program

What You’ll Bring :

A passion for a manufacturing environment

3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment

Familiarity with the concept of world class maintenance and best practices

Awareness of Six Sigma, RCM and autonomous maintenance principles

You are a College graduate from an electro‑mechanical program or a licensed tradesperson with related experience

Familiarity in preventive and predictive maintenance tactics

Willing and flexible to work shifts as and when required

You are comfortable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP-PM preferably

You are recognized for your ability to troubleshoot and demonstrate organizational skills

Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills

Experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment would be an asset

Knowledge of ammonia‑based plant refrigeration systems and their operation

Ability to manage maintenance and maintenance resources effectively through the use of key performance indicators and benchmarking

Proven record for identifying reliability issues and participation implementing improvement strategies

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high‑performance, people‑focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute…