Maintenance Supervisor

Interfor; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the forest products industry is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Millwright-Journeyman or Mechanical Technologist qualification and at least three years of supervisory experience in the sawmill industry. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Extended health & dental

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least three years of supervisory or planning experience in the sawmill industry.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage maintenance work activities.
• Develop and maintain KPIs related to planning accuracy.
• Support safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Millwright-Journeyman or Mechanical Technologist

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor , you will :

• Provide input into planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring smooth operation of the maintenance department.
• Generate, maintain, and update work orders in the Internal CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Provide training on the CMMS systems.
• Support the maintenance team in various roles, working with safety, procurement, and inventory management.
• Collect data, report, and formulate weekly work packages, maintaining KPIs for the department.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and monitor programs and CMMS such as Internal, to maximize prompt and reliable responses to equipment issues, in compliance with the Health and Safety rules.
• Plan, coordinate, organize, and manage maintenance work activities, including scheduling manpower, shutdowns, work orders, backlog, and equipment database updates.
• Develop work plans for maintenance, including Preventative Maintenance, for efficient scheduling and execution.
• Support the maintenance team in identifying root cause failures and initiating corrective actions.
• Identify critical spare parts, work with procurement to ensure proper stock levels are maintained on-site.
• Support safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, providing feedback to the team.
• Collaborate with Operations to implement and deploy procedures and standards.
• Assist in developing annual maintenance budgets, including shutdown planning.
• Organize and facilitate weekly and daily planning meetings.
• Prioritize resources based on the nature of issues occurring.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with teams to improve safety and production targets.
• Develop and maintain KPIs related to planning accuracy and schedule compliance, and provide work packages for the maintenance team.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools effectively, especially Excel and Word.
• Have extensive knowledge of and experience with Internal CMMS, and be capable of training and leading others.

What You Offer

• Millwright-Journeyman, Mechanical Technologist, or equivalent qualification.
• At least three years of supervisory or planning experience in the sawmill industry.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively.
• Ability to implement change effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.
• Experience in warehousing and purchasing is an asset.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company operating across North America. We produce diverse wood products in safety-focused, world-class facilities, contributing to local economies and sustainable practices. Learn more at www.interfor.com .

What We Offer

We provide competitive salaries, benefits, and career development opportunities, including :

• Extended health & dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• RRSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Plan, paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

Join us to grow your career with industry-leading training and internal promotion opportunities. More info at www.interfor.com / careers .

We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment screening. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.