Maintenance and Automation Supervisor

TreeHouse Foods; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of private label foods is seeking a Maintenance and Automation Supervisor in Georgetown, ON. This role is pivotal in overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and implementing automation initiatives to enhance production. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree, supervisory experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

RRSP program with employer match

Comprehensive paid time off

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards.
• Excellent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure timely repairs.
• Analyze and resolve issues in automation and control systems.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting and maintaining automation and control systems

Project management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Skilled-trade certification (e.g., millwright, electrician)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

maintenance management software

Job description

Employee Type: Full time

Location: ON Georgetown

Job Type: Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title: Maintenance and Automation Supervisor

About Us

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high-quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values — Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together — We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results.

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll!
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, and 11 company holidays!
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description

The Maintenance and Automation Supervisor will play a critical role at our Georgetown, ON plant, a manufacturer of quality cracker products. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the facility.

The role also provides hands-on technical support and advanced problem-solving for automation and production processes, ensuring optimal equipment reliability and supporting a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians to ensure proper maintenance practices and timely repairs.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to the design, installation, and operation of control systems and semi-automated production processing and packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations to address design and operational concerns, ensuring optimal control functionality within process systems.
• Assign tasks and prioritize maintenance activities based on urgency and criticality of equipment.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to reduce equipment downtime and increase reliability.
• Monitor and schedule regular inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and calibration of machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate and prioritize emergency repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations.
• Ensure that maintenance activities comply with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.

Important Details

• This is a full-time, on-site role on First Shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Skilled-trade certification or degree (e.g., millwright, electrician) and/or an Automation Technician certificate
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining automation and control systems.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and quality standards.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and execute multiple projects.
• Effective communication and training abilities to support operations and maintenance teams.
• Commitment to upholding safety, food safety, and facility compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and maintenance management software.

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.