Maintenance Supervisor

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer match

Referral bonus

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our automotive client’s team. This 6‑month contract role requires rotating shifts (midnights/afternoons) and overtime on weekends/holidays when needed.

You will coach teams on safety, quality and productivity, optimize throughput, supervise trades, and support breakdowns while maintaining comprehensive records and coordinating parts and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience supervising unionized workforce with knowledge of a collective bargaining agreement.
• Experience in automotive shop areas (body, stamping, paint, subassembly or machining) preferred.
• Safety and quality experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach team members on safety, quality and productivity per standardized work.
• Optimize throughput in line with budget and cost objectives.
• Supervise skilled trades and assign work as required.
• Guide break-down activities and provide support.
• Foster a constructive work environment and effective communication.
• Perform supervisory duties and maintain related documentation.
• Monitor and create requisitions for parts and equipment.
• Support ongoing preventative maintenance processes.

Skills

Supervising unionized workforce

Safety and quality focus

Lean manufacturing

CNC machining (Power TakeOff)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Problem solving

Administrative organization

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE: 6-month contract that could be extended but no guarantee Ability to work all three shifts is required, primarily the off shifts (midnights and afternoons) Ability work overtime including weekends and holidays when required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach team members on Safety, Quality, and Productivity to ensure objectives are met by adhering to standardized work
• Optimize production throughput in alignment with budget and cost objectives
• Supervise skilled trade activities and assign work as required
• Provide guidance and support on breakdown activities
• Create a conducive work environment that enables teams to complete theirassigned responsibilities and tasks
• Ensure effective communication and recognition within the team
• Perform administration of supervisory duties and documentation as it relates to supporting the maintenance activity
• Monitor and create requisitions for machine parts and related equipment
• Support the ongoing PM (preventative maintenance) process

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years’ experience working with and supervising unionized workforce and understanding of CBA (collective bargaining agreement)
• Experience in body shop, stamping, paint, subassembly, or machining preferred.
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining experience (specific to Power TakeOff)
• Adept problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Effective organizational and administrative capabilities
• Preference given to previous experience in a trade (industrial)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $35.00 - $40.00 hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.