Maintenance Supervisor

Compass-Minerals; Goderich; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pension plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Growth and development programs

Job summary

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for our Underground Salt Mine in Goderich, Ontario. You will supervise a team of ten unionized workers, ensuring safe practices, quality standards, and productive maintenance execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 4+ years of experience with 2+ years in supervision, and CMMS/Microsoft Office proficiency. Duties include budgeting input, safety leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience, with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Technologist or previous maintenance planner experience preferred.
• Supervisory and project planning experience.
• Hoist knowledge is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS knowledge.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar and Komatsu machine systems.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 10 unionized workers in the Maintenance Department; train, plan, assign and direct work.
• Supervise and develop the maintenance crew; ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling and prioritize jobs; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and oversee repairs; schedule PMs and upgrades.
• Contribute to the maintenance budget; monitor productivity and processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Caterpillar/Komatsu diagnostics

Job description

Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Supervisor to join the team at our Underground Salt Mine in Goderich, Ontario.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice. The salt is shipped to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the salt is trucked to the Compass Minerals plant less than 4 kilometers away, to be packaged for distribution and sale at retailers in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers that make plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products. Goderichis named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

How will you contribute to the team?

This position directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in the mine. This position has the responsibility to ensure safe work practices, quality standards, and procedures are followed as well as ensuring high productivity from this department. This position ensures effective maintenance scheduling and employee development.

• Directly supervise 10 unionized workers in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training; planning, assigning, and directing work; ensure work is completed on a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervise, develop the skills and direct/delegate activities of the maintenance crew.
• Perform cross shift communication to relief supervisor in order to relay critical operation information
• Each tradesperson has a wide range of skills and experience, effective supervision is vital to the success of the maintenance plan, execution of critical repairs and ultimately the reliability of the site.
• Assesses ongoing maintenance projects and job orders and determines work priorities
• Ensures safe working conditions and safe work procedures are understood and followed by crew
• Communicates equipment and job order status to appropriate people and departments
• Understand, present and enforce policies regarding safe work practices, production methods, quality standards, and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings, weekly tool box talks, procedures and standards for work and safety.
• Conduct employee performance appraisals.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems throughout areas of responsibility, determine maintenance needs, schedule repairs and oversee progress of same.
• Have input into developing maintenance budget.
• Evaluate productivity and other performance measures of employees and recommend possible improvements to work processes.
• To foster an environment of continuous improvement, complete projects that will strengthen the business.
• Optimize the preventive maintenance program
• Work with operators and Supervisors to make equipment modifications and to schedule equipment downtime for PM’s.
• Audit the PM’s and repairs to ensure it meets maintenance standards and expectations holding the tradespeople responsible for their performance
• Other duties performed as assigned.

What should you bring to the role?

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience, with 2 years of supervisory experience, plus experience in functions managed.
• Technologist/or previous experience as a maintenance planner preferred.
• Supervisory and project planning experience.
• Hoist knowledge would be an asset.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledgeable in the use of CMMS.
• Knowledge of computers to aid diagnostic abilities such as Caterpillar and Komatsu machine systems.

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

• This position is required to work both days and nights shifts.
• This position is expected to work underground.
• If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation assistance package is available to those that qualify.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy.
• Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year (based on experience).
• AI Disclosure:The Company may use technology tools to assist with aspects of the recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under theOntario Human Rights Codeand theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

To request reasonable accommodations, email [e-mail].