Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Senior Maintenance Supervisor. This is a hands-on supervisory position that leads tradespeople to excellence in maintenance and world-class results. The role focuses on maximizing facility uptime and daily production while ensuring proper maintenance of all facility equipment through appropriate maintenance tactics.

Role This opportunity is open to MLF team members who wish to be considered for this role. Applications should be submitted online by January 27. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed consideration.

• 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 to observe maintenance quality and equipment condition;
• 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 provide technical assistance when developing job plans;
• Participate in production meetings, KPI review meetings, and pre- and post-maintenance schedule review meetings;
• Assist with identifying root causes following equipment failures and developing new maintenance tasks to prevent recurrence;
• Ensure compliance with BRC and CFIA requirements related to food safety and manage corrective action requests in a timely manner;
• Ensure compliance with applicable provincial and federal labour regulations and collective bargaining agreements;
• Demonstrate active involvement in progressive health and safety and food safety programs.

The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees.

• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, in a unionized setting;
• Familiar with world-class maintenance concepts and best practices;
• Awareness of Six Sigma, RCM and autonomous maintenance principles;
• A college graduate from an electro-mechanical program or a licensed tradesperson with related experience;
• Conversant in preventive and predictive maintenance tactics;
• Willing and flexible to work shifts as required;
• Comfortable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP-PM preferred;
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and interpersonal leadership skills;
• Experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment is an asset;
• Knowledge of ammonia-based plant refrigeration systems and their operation;
• Able to manage maintenance resources effectively through KPIs and benchmarking;
• Proven track record of identifying reliability issues and participating in improvement initiatives.

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth and a commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive culture and a safe work environment that rewards excellence and empowers employees to contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on day one, with programs focused on mental health and wellbeing;
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching starting on day one;
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and speaker series;
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees, diplomas, certifications, or trades programs;
• Paid volunteer days to support community impact.

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