Maintenance Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Sunrise Farms; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Farms is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves supervising crew activities, managing supplies, and conducting training. Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a background in maintenance and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a maintenance role.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage maintenance procedures.
• Experience in meat processing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train maintenance crews, manage conflict and absenteeism.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in compliance with CFIA regulations.
• Implement continuous improvement practices in maintenance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Awareness

Problem-Solving

Education

Technical Certificate

Diploma or Post-secondary Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Role:

The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that maintenance standards and its implementation process meet the established food quality and safety standards, ensuring that maintenance guidelines are followed effectively and safely. Taking responsibility & making sure that the workers follow the guidelines related to GMP, adhering to safety, food safety and legislative guidelines. Working closely with Plant Production, the Maintenance Supervisor will train and supervise the crew to provide quick response to management requests related to the general performance and upkeep of the production machines and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train crews, including planning manpower and work organization, managing absenteeism and conflict
• Administer appropriate coaching, providing leadership guidance and continually develop employees in accordance with the needs of the department
• Track, maintain and order parts and other supplies needed for effective maintenance
• Manage all maintenance procedures and crew activities to produce results that meet or exceed accepted quality, efficiency and safety standards, including maintaining CFIA ratings by meeting or exceeding CFIA regulations requirement for equipment and plant maintenance, while maintaining safety
• Implement a continuous improvement philosophy in all areas of operation
• Liaise with other departments on maintenance concerns and maintain strong relationships within and outside the organization
• Conduct monthly meeting with maintenance crew and report back to Plant Manager
• Participate in JHSC initiatives and follow established policies as outlined in the Health and Safety policies
• Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all Quality Systems
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Proven leadership, team building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers and Managers
• Strong verbal and written as well as effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict
• Ability to accurately maintain detailed records
• Strong safety focus
• Flexible & open to work Night shifts, Weekend and Overtime work as required
• High Proficiency in MS Office
• Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have 3+ years related and/or Supervisory experience
• Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possession of Diploma or post-secondary education with Technical Certificate preferred
• Intermediate Computer Skills in Microsoft Office (such as word, excel, outlook, charting and graphing)
• Experience in a meat processing an asset
• Be success-driven and have a “can do” attitude
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to take up additional duties and cross-train
• Ability to assess and prioritize

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.