Maintenance Supervisor

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH is seeking a qualified Lead Technician to oversee maintenance operations in a distribution center environment. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and proactive problem solving to sustain high-performance material handling systems.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in industrial settings, experience with mechanical/electrical/controls, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years technical experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and controls (PLC, PC) systems.
• 2 years as Lead Technician.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and government regulations.
• Manage schedules and coordinate with stakeholders to meet production goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for system performance.
• Respond to and resolve equipment downtime with documented escalation.

Skills

Self-Starter

Detail Oriented

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PLC Knowledge

Job description

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities)

• Promote and manage compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including, but not limited to: OSHA, company health and safety plans, contingency plans, and company training.
• Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and material handling system operational issues
• Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum material handling system performance
• Ensure operational process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of standardized training and quality assessment programs
• Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
• Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around employee performance and system operations
• Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 year technical experience in an industrial environment
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical and controls (PLC, PC) systems
• 2 years of prior experience as a Lead Technician
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years Material Handling Experience
• Minimum of 1 year CMMS Experience preferred

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies)

• Self-Starter and Pro-active
• Detail Oriented and Stress Resistant
• Strong Microsoft office skills – Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Customer Service Mentality
• Innovative and Self Assured
• Decision Making Ability
• Adaptable
• Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Fully competent and versed in operations and maintenance
• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
• Organizational and time management skills
• Team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization.
• Working knowledge of computers and equipment
• Ability to solve problems under pressure
• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety practices
• Reliable with a can-do attitude

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position / 24/7 operation

Travel

This position requires no travel.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises employees

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This position works in a distribution center environment. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain customer order deliveries.
• The worker will work indoors
• While performing the maintenance aspect duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Operate and maintain equipment and measurement instruments.
• Frequently exposed to the material handling system, mechanical parts and vibration.
• They will take the lead to identify and fix mechanical problems with machinery, and they commonly work with greasy parts and tools, sometimes in uncomfortable positions.
• Regularly required to talk and hear through a handheld radio and telephone. The environment can also be loud because of equipment.
• Knowledge and utilization of PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, etc.) is required.
• Workers frequently bend, stoop, and reach from ladders and scaffolds.

• This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee at times will lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Regularly lifting parts and tools for extended periods of time and handling equipment such as conveyor systems.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary range

This is a full-time, nonexempt position, eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Salary range for this position is CAD$90,000 to CAD$95,000