Maintenance Supervisor

Interfor; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growth-oriented company as a Maintenance Supervisor, where you will lead a dynamic team in ensuring the smooth operation of maintenance activities. This role involves planning and executing maintenance programs, training team members on CMMS, and collaborating with operations to enhance safety and efficiency. You will play a crucial role in developing budgets and prioritizing tasks to meet production targets. With a commitment to health and safety, you'll help foster a culture of continuous improvement while enjoying competitive salaries and benefits. This is your chance to grow your career in a supportive environment focused on training and development.

Benefits

Extended health & dental

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in the sawmill industry.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance work activities, including scheduling and planning.
• Develop work plans for maintenance and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Preventive Maintenance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Bilingualism

Education

Millwright-Journeyman

Mechanical Technologist

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Ear Falls, Ontario

When you join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Provide input into planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring smooth operation of the maintenance department.
• Generate, maintain, and update work orders in the Internal CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Provide training on the CMMS systems.
• Support the maintenance team in various roles, working with safety, procurement, and inventory management.
• Collect data, report, and formulate weekly work packages, maintaining KPIs for the department.

What You’ll Do

1. Develop, maintain, and monitor programs and CMMS such as Internal, to maximize prompt and reliable responses to equipment issues, in compliance with the Health and Safety rules.
2. Plan, coordinate, organize, and manage maintenance work activities, including scheduling manpower, shutdowns, work orders, backlog, and equipment database updates.
3. Develop work plans for maintenance, including Preventative Maintenance, for efficient scheduling and execution.
4. Support the maintenance team in identifying root cause failures and initiating corrective actions.
5. Identify critical spare parts, work with procurement to ensure proper stock levels are maintained on-site.
6. Support safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, providing feedback to the team.
7. Collaborate with Operations to implement and deploy procedures and standards.
8. Assist in developing annual maintenance budgets, including shutdown planning.
9. Organize and facilitate weekly and daily planning meetings.
10. Prioritize resources based on the nature of issues occurring.
11. Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with teams to improve safety and production targets.
12. Develop and maintain KPIs related to planning accuracy and schedule compliance, and provide work packages for the maintenance team.
13. Utilize Microsoft Office tools effectively, especially Excel and Word.
14. Have extensive knowledge of and experience with Internal CMMS, and be capable of training and leading others.

What You Offer

• Millwright-Journeyman, Mechanical Technologist, or equivalent qualification.
• At least three years of supervisory or planning experience in the sawmill industry.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively.
• Ability to implement change effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.
• Experience in warehousing and purchasing is an asset.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company operating across North America. We produce diverse wood products in safety-focused, world-class facilities, contributing to local economies and sustainable practices. Learn more at www.interfor.com.

What We Offer

We provide competitive salaries, benefits, and career development opportunities, including:

• Extended health & dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• RRSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Plan, paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

Join us to grow your career with industry-leading training and internal promotion opportunities. More info at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment screening. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.