Maintenance Supervisor

Canplas Industries Ltd; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual pay progression

Benefits from Day 1

Company matching Pension Plan

Voluntary RRSP program

Temperature-controlled facility

Job summary

Canplas Industries Ltd. in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a permanent full-time Maintenance Supervisor to lead a high-performing maintenance team and improve equipment reliability across the plant.

The role reports to operations leadership and collaborates with Production, Quality, and HSE to reduce downtime and elevate safety standards. Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, supervising, coaching, and developing maintenance staff, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree required.
• Licenses: Electrician 309A/442A or Red Seal, or equivalent.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning tools.
• Strong problem-solving and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures to maximize uptime.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team.
• Drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS / maintenance planning tools

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

College diploma / University degree

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning tools

Job description

Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow

From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum, and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent.

We are looking for a permanent full-time Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Barrie, ON. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Location : 31 Patterson Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9 (view on google maps!)
Work Schedule : Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 3:00pm (40 hours/week)

Starting Salary: $81,300 - $101,600 CAD annually (to be determined based on experience and qualifications)

Your Impact

This is an exciting opportunity for a maintenance leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, developing people, and making a meaningful impact on plant performance. You’ll work closely with Production, Quality, and HSE teams to improve equipment reliability, enhance safety, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

What You’ll Do

1. Ensure Equipment Reliability and Minimize Downtime

• Oversee the maintenance of all machinery and systems to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures to maximize production uptime and operational efficiency

1. Lead and Develop the Maintenance Team

• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor Maintenance Mechanics.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and support employee development.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and talent retention initiatives.

1. Drive Safety, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies, including permit systems and safe work practices.
• Conduct incident investigations, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
• Lead 5S initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• College diploma, university degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electrician License (309A, 442A, or Red Seal), Millwright License (433A or Red Seal), or equivalent industrial maintenance qualification.
• Experience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, PLC troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance planning tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred:

• Experience in plastics, PVC, extrusion, injection molding, packaging, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working within ISO or quality management systems.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation with annual pay progression
• Comprehensive benefits from Day 1(no waiting period!)
• Company matching Pension Plan
• Voluntary RRSP program
• Temperature-controlled (air-conditioned) facility for improved working conditions
• Opportunities for internal career growth and development
• Supportive, experienced team with strong tenure
• Organization culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Canplas Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, we will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]