Supervisor, Maintenance & Facilities

Founded in 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vita Health Products has grown from a small mail-order business selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical and natural health products.

Headquartered in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Industrial Park, IVC Vita Health Products operates more than 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities. As part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation group of companies, we are committed to innovation, quality, and advancing self-care solutions for Canadians.

To be the most trusted Canadian partner in Private Label and Contract Manufacturing, setting the standard for excellence in health products that enrich lives.

At IVC Vita Health, we believe our people are key to our continued success. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and be recognized for their work. Our team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality products that support the health and well-being of Canadians.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• 7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee product discount

Under the direction of the Manager of Maintenance & Facilities, the Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance and facilities team to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and building systems. The Supervisor coordinates preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration activities, contractor work, and facility improvements while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), health and safety requirements, and company policies.

This role provides leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to maintenance personnel and works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Validation, and other departments to minimize equipment downtime and support operational excellence.

The successful applicant may be required to work weekends based on operational needs and may participate in a rotational schedule with the day shift supervisor. This position will work primarily on the evening shift, providing supervision and support to evening and night shift union employees.

• Supervise the daily activities of the Maintenance & Facilities team, including scheduling of work assignments, prioritizing maintenance requests, monitoring attendance, approving time off, and providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Assign and monitor corrective maintenance activities, ensuring equipment breakdowns are responded to promptly and effectively.
• Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support equipment qualification, validation, calibration, and requalification activities in collaboration with Validation and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in accordance with GMP requirements, safety regulations, SOPs, and company policies.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Monitor the performance of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, purified water, electrical systems, boilers, refrigeration, security systems, and other building utilities.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facility infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in developing maintenance schedules that minimize production downtime.
• Support capital projects including equipment installations, facility modifications, commissioning activities, and equipment start-up.
• Participate in Change Control processes by evaluating maintenance impacts and supporting implementation activities.
• Maintain inventory levels of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies while assisting with procurement activities.
• Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as preventive maintenance completion, equipment downtime, work order completion, and maintenance costs.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and support audit readiness activities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.
• Ensure employees receive…