Bottling Line Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Eska Water; Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Group insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Eska Water in Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana, Quebec, is seeking a Maintenance Team Supervisor to lead technicians in day-to-day maintenance, ensuring safety, reliability, and quality of production equipment.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance with leadership experience; the successful candidate will plan, prioritize, and document maintenance activities in CMMS, while fostering a collaborative and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience in food and beverage or automated manufacturing is an asset.
• Effective English communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians and assign tasks based on priorities.
• Plan and organize corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Document work in CMMS and track completion.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure health, safety, and food safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Automation systems

CMMS

English communication

Education

DEP in Industrial Mechanics

DEC in Electromechanics

Related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Bottling Line Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Position Information

• Title: Maintenance Team Supervisor
• Department: Maintenance
• Reports to: Maintenance Coordinator
• Status: Full-time, First-Level Management Position

Primary Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Maintenance Team Supervisor is responsible for leading, supporting, and engaging maintenance technicians in the day-to-day execution of maintenance activities. The supervisor ensures that priorities, safe work practices, and quality standards are consistently followed to maximize the availability and reliability of production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision

• Assign tasks to technicians based on operational priorities.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and safely.
• Provide first-level technical support and elevate complex issues to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Coach, motivate, and support the professional development of technicians under their supervision.
• Welcome, onboard, and integrate new team members.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Planning and Organization

• Conduct daily team meetings to discuss occupational health and safety matters and assign the work to be completed.
• Participate in the planning and organization of corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure that all required tools, parts, and documentation are available before maintenance work begins.
• Adjust priorities in response to urgent production needs.

Operational Follow-Up

• Review and document completed maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify the causes of minor equipment failures and recommend immediate solutions.
• Identify and communicate training needs and opportunities for process improvement to the Maintenance Coordinator.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper application of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and food safety procedures.
• Report all incidents, accidents, and potential hazards and participate in internal investigations.

Working Relationships

• Internal: Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Technicians, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• External: Parts suppliers and technical contractors.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose first-level technical issues.
• Familiarity with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Organizational Skills

• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance activities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in follow-up activities.
• Effective short-term planning and organizational skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Hands-on leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise and support a team.
• Clear and constructive communication skills.
• Ability to remain effective and make sound decisions in stressful and emergency situations.

Education and Experience

• DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) or DEC (Diploma of College Studies) in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanics, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance, including at least one (1) year in a team lead or similar supervisory role.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry, industrial environment, or automated manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Full-time day shift on a 5-5-4 schedule (84 hours over a two-week period).
• Salary: Based on experience and the company’s internal salary scale.
• Group RRSP: Employer-employee matching contribution program.
• Group Insurance: 100% employer-paid group insurance plan.
• Work Environment: 24/7 manufacturing facility with frequent interaction with day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Annual Bonus: Annual bonus awarded in accordance with the terms of ESKA’s bonus program.