Maintenance Supervisor

MacDonald Search Group; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join a food manufacturing client in Parry Sound, Ontario. The role focuses on leading maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in maintenance within the food industry and strong leadership capabilities. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance personnel in a 24 / 7 food manufacturing environment.
• Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and optimize performance.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Supervisor MacDonald Search Group has been asked by our food manufacturing client to find a first-class Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Parry Sound, Ontario. The primary responsibility of this role will be to lead and oversee all maintenance activities within a fast-paced, modern production facility, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role will focus heavily on predictive and preventative maintenance process.

Relocation support can be offered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance personnel in a 24 / 7 food manufacturing environment
• Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Oversee maintenance scheduling, work order management, and spare parts inventory using CMMS tools
• Collaborate with operations and technical services to support capital investment projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and all health and safety policies while promoting a strong safety culture
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, control costs, and optimize performance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems (PLC experience an asset)
• Hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and ability to lead through influence