Maintenance Supervisor

PPG; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Cambridge, Ontario, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance technician team onsite at our Cambridge facility. You will coordinate senior leads, oversee safety, training, and materials to sustain equipment performance and drive continuous improvement across the site.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager and collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime, manage preventative maintenance, and mentor staff within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Trade: Millwright or Electrician (Red Seal preferred).
• 5+ years lead technician or supervisory experience in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of unionized work environments and labor relations.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo).
• Experience with HVAC, power distribution, compressors, and processing equipment.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Growth-oriented leadership and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities in a unionized environment.
• Ensure safety regulations and policies compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, lean).
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize equipment.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff and promote learning.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

PLC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Certified Trade: Millwright or Electrician

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Allen-Bradley

Job description

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will directly oversee the maintenance technician team, and provide support to the team on necessary training, parts and tools to develop their technical, mechanical, and electrical skillsets to maintain the site's equipment. You will be the coordinator of the maintenance leads and technicians to the assigned and situational work across the site and is the leader providing a productive work culture and environment to the team to achieve the objectives of the Maintenance organization. This is an onsite position at our Cambridge facility. You will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance personnel in a unionized environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, TPM, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment including mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff, promoting a culture of learning and growth.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Certified Trade: Millwright or Electrician (Red Seal preferred).
• 5+ years of lead technician experience or in a manufacturing or industrial plant setting is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of unionized work environments and labor relations.
• Proficient in PLC troubleshooting and programming (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Prior experience in manufacturing environments and industries (e.g. automotive, aerospace, chemical, medical devices, pharmaceuticals).
• Technical knowledge on the following systems and equipment: Facilities infrastructure (HVAC, Electric Power distribution, compressed air, water, sewer and other plant utilities), Ovens, other processing equipment (conveyors, machining, mixers, sanders, saws, etc.), and clean room environments.
• Knowledge of PLC controls and Robots applications and maintenance, SCADA and MES systems.
• Demonstrated success in implementing 5S, lean, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership with a growth-oriented approach to team development and problem-solving.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed.

Salary Range is between $85K - $105K/year plus annual bonus.

About Us

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

Every Single Day At PPG

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today.