Maintenance Supervisor – Auxiliary Equipment, Building & Injection Department

Eska Water; Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RRSP matching

Group insurance

Job summary

Eska Water in Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana, QC, is seeking a Maintenance Team Supervisor to lead technicians in daily maintenance activities ensuring reliability of production equipment. The role reports to the Maintenance Coordinator and expects strong leadership and hands-on problem solving.

You will plan, organize, and document maintenance work, enforce safety and lockout/tagout procedures, and collaborate with internal teams and external contractors.

Qualifications

• DEP or DEC in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanics, or related field.
• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in food and beverage industry or automated manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians in day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Plan and organize corrective and preventive maintenance with priority setting.
• Ensure safety, lockout/tagout, and food safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

CMMS

English communication

Scheduling

Education

DEP/DEC in Industrial Mechanics/Electromechanics

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor – Auxiliary Equipment, Building & Injection Department

• Title: Maintenance Team Supervisor
• Department: Maintenance
• Reports to: Maintenance Coordinator
• Status: Full-time, First-Level Management Position

Primary Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Maintenance Team Supervisor is responsible for leading, supporting, and engaging maintenance technicians in the day-to-day execution of maintenance activities. The supervisor ensures that priorities, safe work practices, and quality standards are consistently followed to maximize the availability and reliability of production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision

• Assign tasks to technicians based on operational priorities.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and safely.
• Provide first-level technical support and escalation complex issues to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Coach, motivate, and support the professional development of technicians under their supervision.
• Welcome, onboard, and integrate new team members.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Planning and Organization

• Conduct daily team meetings to discuss occupational health and safety matters and assign the work to be completed.
• Participate in the planning and organization of corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure that all required tools, parts, and documentation are available before maintenance work begins.
• Adjust priorities in response to urgent production needs.

Operational Follow-Up

• Review and document completed maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify the causes of minor equipment failures and recommend immediate solutions.
• Identify and communicate training needs and opportunities for process improvement to the Maintenance Coordinator.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper application of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and food safety procedures.
• Report all incidents, accidents, and potential hazards and participate in internal investigations.

Working Relationships

• Internal: Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Technicians, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• External: Parts suppliers and technical contractors.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose first-level technical issues.
• Familiarity with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Organizational Skills

• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance activities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in follow-up activities.
• Effective short-term planning and organizational skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Hands-on leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise and support a team.
• Clear and constructive communication skills.
• Ability to remain effective and make sound decisions in stressful and emergency situations.

Education and Experience

• DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) or DEC (Diploma of College Studies) in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanics, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance, including at least one (1) year in a team lead or similar supervisory role.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry or an automated manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, day shift (40 hours per week), with flexibility based on operational needs.
• Salary: Based on experience and the company’s internal salary scale.
• Annual Bonus: Annual bonus awarded in accordance with the terms of ESKA’s bonus program.
• Group RRSP: Employer-employee matching contribution program.
• Group Insurance: 100% employer-paid group insurance plan.
• Work Environment: 24/7 manufacturing facility with frequent interaction with day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.