Maintenance Shift Leader

CPG Incorporated; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a Maintenance Leader to manage a team of technicians in a food manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical expertise, knowledge of GMP and HACCP guidelines, and experience in leading maintenance operations. This role emphasizes technical adaptability and teamwork. Competitive compensation planned.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards such as GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to adapt to different mechanical systems and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as right-hand support to the Maintenance Manager.
• Oversee and manage a team of 9 technicians.
• Ensure effective team operations and conflict resolution.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting ability

GMP and HACCP understanding

Technical adaptability

Tools

Flow wrappers

Checkweighers

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Able to rebuild, repair, and maintain complex machinery

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (50–60% of work)

Able to identify electrical issues (20–30% of work), escalate or call contractors as needed

Solid understanding of GMP and HACCP guidelines.

Equipment Experience (Food/Bakery Industry):

Flow wrappers, shrink wrappers, checkweighers, tape machines, conveyors

Processing lines for batter and dough (sheeting lines, pastry equipment)

Ovens (good to have exposure/IMT license)

Refrigeration systems (Class B Refrigeration license preferred but not mandatory; training can be provided)

Industry Preference:

Bonus: Food manufacturing background (ideally bakery)

Open to other industries (e.g., automotive) if strong technical adaptability

Leadership Responsibilities

Act as right-hand support to the Maintenance Manager

Bridge between management and skilled trades (technicians)

Oversee 9 team members (levels 1–3 technicians)

Handle scheduling, coverage, and day-to-day operations

Provide both firefighting support (immediate issues) and visionary planning (forecast maintenance based on production schedules)

Develop technician skills and identify gaps

Hold team accountable, resolve conflicts, ensure root cause problem solving (not band-aid fixes)

Support ongoing initiatives (e.g., streamlining maintenance inventory)

Contribute to long-term roadmap development for the team