Maintenance Supervisor

Gay Lea Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,300 - 125,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gay Lea Foods, a leading Canadian dairy co-operative, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee safe, efficient operation and electromechanical repairs of all plant equipment, while guiding maintenance staff to improve processes and efficiencies.

Responsibilities include leading a 24/7 maintenance team, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with H&S, GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS, and SQF. The role emphasizes budget management, staff training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a related role within the food/beverage industry.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Solid troubleshooting including PLC programming and preventive maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, electrical systems, boilers and refrigeration.
• Lead maintenance team in scheduling and repairs for production equipment.
• Plan and coordinate skilled trades 24/7 (engineers, millwrights, electricians).
• Coordinate with outside contractors, ensuring safety and compliance with codes.
• Maintain Quality System and SQF compliance.
• Communicate daily maintenance activities to supervisors.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance operations and efficiencies.
• Assist management with operating and capital budgets within spend limits.
• Train maintenance staff using continuous improvement methods.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

MS Office

Planning & scheduling

Education

Engineering technology degree

Millwright license

Electrician license

Job description

The pay range for the role is $75,300 to $125,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the scope of this position involves the responsibility of safe and efficient operation and electromechanical repairs of all plant equipment, as well as the maintenance of the plant infrastructure. This position is responsible for leading and supporting the maintenance staff with a special focus on continuously improving processes and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to maintain all mechanical and electrical systems, all machinery, boilers, and refrigeration systems
• Direct and lead the Maintenance team in scheduling, preventative maintenance, and repair of all production equipment within the plant
• Work planning and coordination of all skilled trades within the plant on a 24/7 basis (this includes operating engineers, millwrights, and electricians)
• Coordinate with all outside contractors and ensure that work is completed in a safe manner that complies with all necessary manufacturing codes, regulations and standards i.e. H&S, GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS
• Responsible to maintain the Quality System and SQF code in the plant.
• Communicate daily maintenance activity to all supervisors
• Participate as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Improve and maintain existing preventative maintenance systems in place
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to continuously improve maintenance operations and efficiencies
• Assist senior management with establishing and implementing operating and capital budgets; ensure maintenance operates within budget parameters
• Training and development of maintenance staff using continuous improvement methods
• Ensure that required parts are ordered, organized, and stocked
• Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs and other training materials provided and accurate record keeping
• Attend prescribed courses and training as required
• Other projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Educational background in mechanical or engineering technology (diploma or degree), coupled with a Millwright and/or Electrician license (or equivalent) is considered an asset
• Minimum of five(5) years’ experience working in a related position within the food/ beverage industry is required
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including PLC programming and preventative maintenance computerized programs
• Progressive approach to maintenance and process improvement driven
• Computer skills – experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize, plan and schedule work effectively with a production team in a fast paced and values driven environment

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

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