Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Lean Team in Manufacturing

Koch; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team supporting a highly integrated manufacturing operation. You will partner with Operations to improve equipment reliability, maximize asset performance, and develop the capabilities of a team responsible for safely executing maintenance work across the site.

This role emphasizes coaching, continuous improvement, and strong mechanical troubleshooting, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in a relevant technical field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience leading and supervising teams, including mentoring and training.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
• Experience applying mechanical knowledge to maintain and repair industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, team-oriented work environment where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, share knowledge, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, develop and build talent for a team of 20-25 direct reports by fostering team ownership, capability development, economic decision making, and self-managed problem solving aligned to the company's risk profile.
• Partner closely with Operations to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize equipment availability
• Provide technical direction on troubleshooting, repairs, and quality of craft work to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes.
• Apply Lean manufacturing concepts to flow work to completion without interruption. Create a culture where barriers and waste are identified and eliminated.
• Use CMMS and digital tools to manage work orders, track results, and drive data-based decision-making
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve reliability, and expand equipment life

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Data-driven decisions

Education

Technical field degree or equivalent industrial experience

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

INVISTA in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team supporting a highly integrated manufacturing operation. You will partner with Operations to improve equipment reliability, maximize asset performance, and develop the capabilities of a team responsible for safely executing maintenance work across the site.

This role emphasizes coaching, continuous improvement, and strong mechanical troubleshooting, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving