Maintenance Supervisor

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Amherst; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits (health & dental)

Pension plan

Annual incentive

Discount program

Job summary

Wonderbrands is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a 18-20 person unionized team responsible for the continued operation of our bakery's production equipment. You will supervise, mentor and develop staff to maintain equipment reliability and uptime in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Director, you will plan schedules, ensure safety and food hygiene compliance, coordinate maintenance with contractors, and drive continuous improvement through preventive maintenance and

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in industrial mechanics, electrotechnics, or electromechanics.
• 3-5 years supervising a unionized industrial maintenance team.
• Experience in food production is an asset.
• Experience with plant maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of maintenance software and Kronos is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the team in preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and food hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with external contractors and government regulators as needed.
• Plan crew schedules using maintenance scheduling systems and work orders.
• Mentor employees and delegate tasks to the team.
• Review work orders and manage inventory in the maintenance room.
• Promote teamwork and effective communications to maintain a positive environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and adapt to change.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mind

Problem solving

Team spirit

Change agent

Education

DEC in industrial mechanics or electrotechnics

DEP in electromechanics

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PLC Allen Bradley

Kronos

EAM software

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Director, you will participate in the management of a maintenance team composed of 18-20 unionized employees performing industrial maintenance on food production equipment in a fast-paced and sustained operational environment (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). By exercising positive and mobilizing leadership, you will have to supervise, support and develop them so that the bakery is maintained in optimal condition to meet production needs.

What Wonderbrands offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in local talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive compensation, health and dental benefits
• Pension plan with matching contributions
• Annual incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the team in the preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment in order to minimize losses and unplanned shutdowns and to maximize the life of the plant's equipment and infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and food hygiene and safety standards
• Liaise with external contractors and, as necessary, government agencies and regulators
• Plan crew schedule using maintenance scheduling and work order systems
• Empower employees and delegate work to them using the standard leader work approach
• Review and approve the closeout of work orders (for employees and external contractors)
• Manage maintenance room inventory
• Make sure respecting deadlines
• Identify employee training needs and offer them coaching
• Provide support to employees to identify, process and resolve sometimes complex technical issues
• Establish and maintain a positive environment for employees by promoting teamwork, effective communications and active listening
• Manage performance, attendance, absenteeism, discipline and interpersonal conflicts in the team as a real change agent (by approaching change in a positive way and ensuring employee mobilization)

Requirements

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in industrial mechanics or electrotechnics OR diploma of professional studies (DEP) in electromechanics
• 3-5 years of experience supervising a unionized industrial maintenance team
• Experience in a food production factory, an asset
• Experience in a factory certified according to a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standard, an asset
• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance activities
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety rules
• Good understanding of maintenance room inventory management
• Knowledge of automated processes and packaging technology, an asset
• Knowledge of PLC (Allen Bradley, an asset)
• Knowledge of EAM preventive maintenance software, an asset
• Knowledge of Kronos software, an asset
• Team spirit and good communication skills
• Good organizational skills, analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills
• Focused on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work diligently in a fast-paced production environment
• Willingness to learn, apply new skills and train employees
• Courage to challenge the status quo
• Comfortable adapting to change and acting as a positive agent of change