Maintenance Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in a dynamic industrial environment. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient maintenance operations while applying best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, along with supervisory experience. You will be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and community impact, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to build a better future through better food and practices.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 3+ years in operational maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Technical diploma or interprovincial red seal required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment rebuilds and manage emergency work.
• Provide technical assistance for maintenance personnel.

Skills

Operational Maintenance Experience

Electrical Background

Mechanical Background

Supervision Experience

CMMS Knowledge

SAP Software Experience

Project Management

Education

Technical Diploma/Ticket

Interprovincial Red Seal

Tools

CMMS/EAM System

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Maintenance Senior Supervisor, the Maintenance Supervisor supervises and coaches the Maintenance trades to ensure safe, efficient execution of the maintenance work and optimal operational effectiveness in line with corporate and site objectives.

The Maintenance Supervisor is an experienced Maintenance leader with experience in a Maintenance supervisory or leadership role applying proven Maintenance best practices in a fast-paced industrial environment. A technical diploma/ticket is required. The Supervisor is familiar with using a CMMS/EAM system and with applying Standard Operating Procedures in his/her work. The Supervisor follows company policies, standards, and guidelines as they apply to all activities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by May 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Oversee the internal equipment rebuilds and review external rebuilds.
• Provide input to the work prioritization process and manage emergency and break-in work.
• Provide inputs into the maintenance job plans.
• Provide inputs to the work job scope.
• Own the weekly schedule once it is published and adjust to accommodate emergency and break-in work.
• Provide technical assistance as required for maintenance personnel in executing the work.
• Review job delay codes and times to identify opportunities to improve workforce performance.
• Review completed WO's to ensure that the Trades people record actual time worked on the WO. Compare to time planned and address significant variances.
• Conduct a pre-check of tools, equipment, kitted and staged parts, and materials on all planned and scheduled jobs.
• Ensure constant use of housekeeping practices, satisfying all safety requirements, to clean up the work site as part of every job. Workplace safety assessments are used regularly.
• Yearly review of Trades in accordance with the skills evaluation matrix. Develop a training plan to resolve gaps.
• Participate in the Maintenance department's continuous improvement and knowledge collection efforts.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in an operational maintenance environment.
• Electrical / Mechanical / Operations background with an interprovincial red seal or technical designation.
• Previous supervision experience.
• General knowledge of work order and CMMS systems; experience with SAP software systems is considered an asset.
• Highly organized individual capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon-neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility