Maintenance Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Supervisor where your leadership will drive excellence in maintenance and production. In this hands-on role, you'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability and community, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Bring your passion for maintenance and your expertise in supervisory practices to help shape the future of food safety and production.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Paid Volunteer Days

Opportunities for Learning and Career Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of world-class maintenance practices and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop maintenance staff while ensuring timely completion of work orders.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Knowledge of Maintenance Practices

Six Sigma Principles

Troubleshooting Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Food Processing Experience

Education

Electro-mechanical College Diploma

Relevant Trades Certification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

SAP-PM

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Senior Maintenance Supervisor. Working closely with other team members, the Maintenance Supervisor strives to maximize facility uptime and daily production, while ensuring all facility equipment is properly maintained through appropriate maintenance tactics. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for leading tradespeople to achieve excellence in maintenance and world-class results.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

1. Manage, motivate, develop, and provide leadership to maintenance staff.
2. Supervise repairs by maintenance staff and contractors.
3. Evaluate work notifications, generate, and prioritize work orders.
4. Assist with implementing capital projects.
5. Ensure maintenance work is documented in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
6. Ensure timely completion of scheduled work orders.
7. Review completed work orders for accuracy.
8. Perform inspections of recently maintained equipment to assess quality and condition.
9. Liaise with Engineering and Operations regarding equipment maintenance and availability.
10. Guide Planner/Scheduler in work prioritization and job planning.
11. Participate in production and KPI review meetings.
12. Identify root causes of equipment failures and develop maintenance strategies to prevent recurrence.
13. Ensure compliance with BRC and CFIA food safety requirements and address corrective actions promptly.
14. Adhere to all applicable labor regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
15. Engage actively in health and safety and food safety programs.

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for manufacturing environments.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of world-class maintenance practices.
• Understanding of Six Sigma, RCM, and autonomous maintenance principles.
• Electro-mechanical college diploma or relevant trades certification/experience.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance tactics.
• Flexibility to work shifts as required.
• Proficiency with CMMS, preferably SAP-PM.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience in food processing or manufacturing is an asset.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to manage resources effectively using KPIs and benchmarking.
• Proven ability to identify reliability issues and implement improvements.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company committed to sustainability.
• An inclusive culture that prioritizes safety, rewards excellence, and empowers employees.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits, starting from day one.
• Defined contribution pension plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Paid volunteer days annually.

About Us:

We are a carbon-neutral food company dedicated to better nutrition, food safety, animal care, and environmental sustainability. We value our communities and aim to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us to help build a better future.

With over 100 years of experience, we produce beloved Canadian brands like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co., and operate in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

We champion diversity and inclusion, believing that a collaborative environment with diverse voices leads to stronger outcomes.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

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

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. For more information, contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].