Maintenance Supervisor

Amcor; Appleton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing program

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the Maintenance Department, ensuring repair and upkeep of production equipment and facilities.

You will lead maintenance technicians, enforce safety, schedule repairs, manage budgets and coordinate contractors, with a focus on data-driven decisions.

A four-year engineering degree is recommended and 5–7 years of in-plant maintenance experience, with supervisory capabilities, are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is recommended and 5–7 years of in‑plant maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, safety and compliance mindset.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Overses daily maintenance operations and staff.
• Ensures safe work practices and updates safety procedures.
• Schedules repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize outages.
• Coordinates with contractors and manages parts and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Supervisory skills

Multitasking

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

ERP systems

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Maintenance Department and its employees including the repair and upkeep of all production and plant equipment and the repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

What You Get To Do

• Promotes and ensures safe work habits including compliance and improvements to company and departmental safety procedures and goals
• Supervises and establishes safety procedures for maintenance work. This includes safety programs such as lock‑out/tag‑out, confined spaces, and arc‑flash which meet requirements of EHS, OSHA, NEC, NFPA and company standards.
• Supervises and assists in scheduling the repair and improvement of production and non‑production equipment by Maintenance Technicians and Contractors to minimize both planned and unplanned outages of all production and support equipment.
• Supervises department personnel including, but not limited to, performance evaluations, recognition, discipline, training, payroll approval and selection. Recommends employee training needs; works to remedy training deficiencies by recommending/initiating appropriate plans of action.
• Works with all applicable parties to ensure adequate utility resources, environmental & hazardous waste removal, and security, fire, and emergency systems.
• Recommends and/or implements preventative maintenance programs and improvement modifications for plant equipment and facilities. Maintains timely records and reports relative to all projects and equipment within the plant. Compiles operational and personnel records to include time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, test results, etc., to aid in making data driven decisions.
• Oversees/directs work activities of maintenance technicians in a manner to provide high level of work performance.
• Recommends, organizes, and manages daily maintenance procedures for repair and overhaul of all plant equipment.
• Provides technical advice on matters relating to equipment modifications and time estimates on maintenance projects.
• Assures that the necessary materials, parts, tools, equipment, and manpower are available to successfully complete all maintenance assignments.
• Assists as requested in the layout, installation, movement/dismantling of plant equipment, and scope development/completion of Plant Misc. Projects.
• Directs contracted service providers as needed.
• Adheres to Amcor values and actively contributes to a high performance culture.

What We Value

• Ability to lead, coach, direct, and develop employees to optimize a high performance culture.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple functions at once.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and manage conflict in stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficient with a computer; including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience with an ERP system preferred.
• Must possess mathematical skills and blueprint reading knowledge.
• Must have a strong knowledge of the mechanical crafts and procedures including the millwright trade, pipefitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, sheet metal, and machinist skills.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of electricity including both A.C. and D.C., electronics, power distribution, and circuitry protection.

What We Want From You

• A four year bachelor of engineering degree is recommended for this position.
• Five to seven years of in‑plant exposure to either mechanical or electrical maintenance responsibilities.
• Prior supervisory experience a plus.

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&DD, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)