Maintenance Supervisor

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hamilton is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for night shift operations. This role involves overseeing plant maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a skilled trades team. The ideal candidate will possess a valid trade certification and have experience in manufacturing environments, driving safety and efficiency across all operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of packaging or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or TPM practices.
• Familiarity with ESA, OHSA, and TSSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support maintenance staff for tasks on the night shift.
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Valid trade certification

5+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and innovation
• Ongoing training and professional development

Position Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations of our client’s plant on the night shift, leading a team of technicians to ensure equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and safe work practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including a valid trade certification, and experience in a manufacturing environment leading the company’s skilled trades team in ensuring the optimal performance of their production and facility equipment.

• Supervise, schedule, and support maintenance staff in mechanical, electrical, and general facility maintenance tasks
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing needs
• Maintain maintenance records, inventory of parts, and order supplies as needed
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability
• Train and mentor tradespeople and apprentices

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, including supervisory or team lead experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or TPM practices

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of packaging or manufacturing equipment (e.g., conveyors, PLCs, pneumatic systems)
• Proven leadership and organizational skills with a focus on safety and quality
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of applicable ESA, OHSA, and TSSA standards

Education