Maintenance Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New Brunswick is seeking a motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join their team. This role involves supervising industrial mechanics, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Trade Certification or an Associate's degree, along with mechanical knowledge and supervisory experience. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and time management skills. A driver's license and a clean abstract are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience with predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
• Lean Six Sigma training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Health & Safety culture and ensure adherence to policies.
• Supervise repairs and improvements by Industrial Mechanics and contractors.
• Lead improvement in Maintenance Best Practices.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Trade Certification or Associate’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards E1

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

The J.D. Irving Sawmills Division is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our South Bay Chip Plant team in Saint John, NB as an Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

• Education Required:
  • Trade Certification or Associate’s Degree in a related technical field
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Mechanical knowledge is required
• Hands on experience with predictive and preventive maintenance practices;
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining reliability improvement initiatives;
• Project management and prioritization skills is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office and JD Edwards E1 are an asset
• Advanced computer skills and working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems;
• Exposure to a manufacturing facility would be an asset;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate team members;
• Strong time management and organizational skills;
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract are essential
• Lean Six Sigma training is an asset

Responsibilities

• Drive a Health & Safety culture and ensure policies and procedures are followed, and accident investigations conducted;
• Supervise Industrial Mechanics and outside contractors on repairs, ongoing improvements, and unplanned downtime;
• Lead improvement of Maintenance Best Practices and plant operating practices;
• Develop a culture of Continuous Improvement;
• Data collection and analysis, including financial analysis of potential and active projects;
• Ensuring projects are in control and measuring savings;
• Monitor, track and enhance current equipment availability;
• Training and development of apprentices;
• Coach maintenance team on JDI values and work assignments;