Mill Maintenance Superintendent

The Mosaic Company; Colonsay; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial Security Program

Optional HSA plan with company match

Job summary

The Mosaic Company in Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Canada, is seeking a Mill Maintenance Superintendent to lead surface maintenance and ensure safe, reliable operation of site assets. You’ll manage a multidisciplinary team and drive maintenance strategy, planning, and continuous improvement across maintenance and production.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7+ years of supervisory experience, a strong engineering or technical background, and proficiency with MS Office and SAP S/4HANA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or Technical Diploma, Journeyperson Certification, or 3–5 years of extensive experience in a similar role.
• 5–7+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
• 7–10+ years of industrial experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surface maintenance group and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance goals.
• Lead capital management, budgeting, and expenditures within approved limits.
• Develop and coach maintenance supervisors, tradespeople, and contractors.
• Enforce maintenance workflows, planning and scheduling, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

English proficiency

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Technical Diploma

Journeyperson Certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

Mill Maintenance Superintendent

Where will you work

Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Canada

About the role

Reporting directly to the Sr. Mill Manager, the Mill Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading all surface maintenance activities and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site assets. This role provides strong, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, tradespeople, and contractors, fostering a safety-first culture while driving performance in operational efficiency, cost management, quality, employee engagement, and environmental stewardship. The Superintendent serves as the site leader for maintenance strategy, workflow optimization, planning, scheduling, and equipment reliability. Accountable for the maintenance of all mechanical and electrical assets, this position oversees the development, implementation, and control of maintenance programs and procedures, including preventive and predictive maintenance, inspection and lubrication programs, budgeting and cost control, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. The role is also responsible for the selection, management, and oversight of external contractors to ensure the safe and timely execution of maintenance work and small capital projects. In addition, the Mill Maintenance Superintendent plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across both maintenance and production operations. By leveraging best practices and data-driven decision-making, the incumbent identifies opportunities to enhance asset performance, improve reliability, and optimize operational processes. A key aspect of the position is the development of people and teams. The Superintendent provides coaching, mentorship, and support to maintenance supervisors, trades personnel, and contractors, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment. By recognizing and leveraging individual and team strengths, the role helps build organizational capability, develop future leaders, and ensure the sustained success of the maintenance function.

What will you do?

• Maintenance Management - Coordinates and directs the work of Surface Maintenance Group. Work with the Planning and Scheduling team to establish daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance goals and deliver clear updates and reports to stakeholders on progress, issues, and corrective actions. Provide input into Capital and Maintenance budgets and manage expenditures within approved limits. Coordinate with warehouse and procurement teams to align inventory with maintenance needs.
• Capital Management - Define, prioritize, and coordinate work related to Capital expenditures. Coordinate Continuous Improvement Efforts. Review and approve purchases related to the Mill and Surface Maintenance budgets.
• Providing guidance and development opportunities to support team growth. Delivering timely, constructive feedback, including recognition and performance coaching. Driving engagement by connecting individual contributions to Mosaic’s vision and objectives. Addressing performance issues promptly and professionally. Enforcing maintenance workflow practices (planning & scheduling) and holding teams accountable to standards.
• Employee Issues - Safety Issues and Discussions

What do you need for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or Technical Diploma, Journeyperson Certification, or 3–5 years of extensive previous experience in a similar role background.
• 5–7+ years of previous supervisory experience.
• Minimum 7-10+ years Industrial experience.
• Team orientated attitude and Leadership Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• High level demonstrated in written and verbal communication.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Office, SAP S/4HANA, and other relevant software tools.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of mechanical systems, electrical distribution and equipment used in an industrial mining operation.
• Employment is subject to successfully completing Mosaic's pre-employment checks including criminal, drug, and alcohol testing.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Advanced English proficiency required.

Benefits Offered by Mosaic

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Security Program
• Optional HSA plan with company match

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace and strives to achieve a representative workforce in Canada.

The Mosaic Company The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the world's leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. At Mosaic, we act with integrity and we perform our work ethically and transparently. We believe success comes when we make smart choices about how we engage our people, the way we manage our resources and our stewardship towards the environment. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful work environment for our 13,000 employees across the globe. We hold ourselves responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and company. We are dedicated to ensuring Mosaic is a place where people are proud to work and grow. Serving customers in over 40 countries we are committed to strengthening our product portfolio by rethinking and reengineering outdated processes and focusing on digitalization. We collaborate across departments and geographies in order to streamline best practices. We foster innovation, encourage new ideas and strive to achieve excellence with a humbleness that we can always improve. And we demonstrate our commitment to good corporate citizenship by acting thoughtfully and responsibly in our operating communities - contributing our expertise, innovative spirit and financial resources.

Career Opportunities at Mosaic We are looking for bright and passionate individuals with an innovative spirit and a fresh perspective. We are seeking people knowledgeable in best-practices, comfortable with technology and digitalization, and who are interested in accelerating and optimizing performance. We want people who are motivated by our mission and our purpose. In return, our employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and bonus plans, comprehensive health benefits, attractive retirement savings plan, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, a safety-centered culture, meaningful career development opportunities and a growing focus on a flexible work-life balance.

Invest in your Yourself! Most importantly, as an employee at Mosaic, you can rest assured at the end of each day you’re helping the world grow the food it needs.

Are you ready to build your career with an industry global leader? Are you ready to help feed and fuel the world?