Maintenance Supervisor Job Vaughan area,Ontario Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

As a Maintenance Supervisor you will lead, organize and supervise maintenance team to ensure production goals are achieved and unplanned downtime is minimized, while maintaining the highest level of safety within the plant at all times. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our facility. Drive Continuous Improvement throughout the plant and manage sub-contractors and vendors as required.

Take a key leadership role in developing new ideas/methods to improve safety, quality and productivity throughout the plant. Your experience in plastic extruder machinery, robotic pick and place systems, PLCs, drives, AC and DC motors, electrical troubleshooting, etc. will be essential to our success.

Salary Range: $98,496 to $135,432 (inclusive of bonus opportunities)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety: Promote and enforce a culture of safety among the maintenance team, emphasizing the importance of safe work practices and adherence to Westlake Safety policy and protocols. Training maintenance department on key safety procedures/policies as necessary

Electrical System Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electrical systems, including plastic extruder machinery, robotic pick and place systems, and associated equipment.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve electrical issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure the continuous operation of production processes.

Supervision
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Lead and supervise a team of electrical/mechanical tradesmen, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure that work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Compliance: Ensure that all electrical work is following relevant codes, standards, and regulations, and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Equipment Upgrades: Collaborate with the maintenance superintendent to plan and execute upgrades or modifications to electrical systems as necessary to improve performance or meet changing requirements.

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of electrical/mechanical maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and maintenance logs

Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels of electrical components and spare parts, ensuring adequate stock for maintenance and repair

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains within the maintenance department

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a valid Ontario 442A and 309A / Electrical Trades License

Valid Industrial Mechanic/Millwright License strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field preferred

Additional certifications in electrical systems and safety

Proven experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems in an industrial setting, with expertise in plastic extruder machinery, robotic pick and place systems, PLCs, drives, AC and DC motors

Proven experience in PLC, drive programming and can able to modify or write PLC ladder logic diagrams

Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Effective communication and leadership abilities

Safety number # 1
-conscious mindset and commitment to promoting a safe working environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in computer applications relevant to maintenance management

Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency calls as needed

Experience with automated manufacturing systems preferred

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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