Maintenance Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and develop a team of maintenance staff in a high‑efficiency production environment.

The role focuses on maximizing uptime, supervising repairs, and guiding maintenance practices across the plant. The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting, strong leadership, and knowledge of maintenance reliability concepts, with familiarity in CMMS and SAP-PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading maintenance staff and contractors to achieve world-class maintenance results.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance tactics and reliability improvement.
• Knowledge of food processing environment and ammonia-based plant refrigeration systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff and oversee day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Supervise repairs and coordinate with contractors as needed.
• Review and prioritize work orders; ensure timely completion and accuracy in CMMS.
• Support implementation of capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Guide Planner/Scheduler in approving and estimating work; assist in job planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on maintenance and equipment availability.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

World-class maintenance

Six Sigma/RCM

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Strong communication

Shift flexibility

Root cause analysis

Education

College diploma in electro-mechanical

Licensed tradesperson

Tools

CMMS

SAP-PM

Job description

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Working closely with other team members, the Maintenance Supervisor strives to maximize facility up time and daily production, while ensuring that all facility equipment is properly maintained through the application of the proper maintenance tactics. This is a “hands-on” supervisory position which is relied upon to lead tradespeople to excellence in maintenance and the achievement of world class results.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Manage, motivate, develop, and provide direct leadership to maintenance staff
• Supervise repairs carried out by maintenance staff and/or Contractors
• Evaluate incoming work notifications and, when warranted, generate, and prioritize a work order to cover the work
• Assist with the implementation of capital projects
• Ensure that all maintenance work is captured on work orders and entered into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ensure that all scheduled work orders are completed in the allocated time
• Review completed work orders for correctness and completeness
• Perform periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment so as to observe the quality of the maintenance performed and the operating condition of the equipment
• Liaise with Engineering and Operations on matters relating to equipment maintenance and availability
• Provide guidance to the Planner/Scheduler when approving, prioritizing and estimating work, and technical assistance when developing job plans
• Participate in various production meetings, KPI review meetings, and pre- and post-maintenance schedule review meetings,
• Assist with the identification of root causes following equipment failures and development of new maintenance tasks to eliminate them in the future
• Ensure compliance with BRC and CFIA requirements as it relates to food safety and ensure that corrective action requests are dealt with in an effective and timely manner
• Ensure compliance with all applicable provincial and federal labour regulations and adhere to the terms and conditions specified in the appropriate collective bargaining agreements
• Demonstrate an active involvement/commitment to a progressive health and safety program and food safety program

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for a manufacturing environment
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Familiarity with the concept of world class maintenance and best practices
• Awareness of Six Sigma, RCM and autonomous maintenance principles
• You are a College graduate from an electro-mechanical program or a licensed tradesperson with related experience
• Familiarity in preventive and predictive maintenance tactics
• Willing and flexible to work shifts as and when required
• You are comfortable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP-PM preferably
• You are recognized for your ability to troubleshoot and demonstrate organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment would be an asset
• Knowledge of ammonia-based plant refrigeration systems and their operation
• Ability to manage maintenance and maintenance resources effectively through the use of key performance indicators and benchmarking
• Proven record for identifying reliability issues and participation implementing improvement strategies

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.