Off-Shift Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Uptime Lead

AirBoss Defense Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Overtime opportunities

Extended health care

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor – Off shift to lead the maintenance team and ensure production equipment remains in optimal condition.

The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and timely support for production processes, including scheduling, training, and project leadership. Overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar maintenance supervisory role.
• Millwright or Electrician trade designation preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret ERP data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of maintenance staff and outside contractors.
• Ensure training, safety, and readiness of maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and update department manuals and procedures.
• Minimize downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Lead improvement projects and cost-control initiatives.
• Coordinate with plant to minimize production impact.
• Utilize ERP and maintain the work order system.
• Support QMS and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Punctuality/Dependability

Reading technical drawings

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

ERP data proficiency

Education

Millwright or Electrician trade designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database analysis

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor – Off shift

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for the day-to-day leadership of the shift maintenance team to keep all production output equipment in optimal repair, maintained in a safe and timely manner while supporting production processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and directs the work and projects of plant maintenance employees and outside contractors as required
• Ensures that maintenance employees are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that maintenance programs can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the department.
• Ensures that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiates & carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Coordinates activities with plant to minimize impact on production.
• Maintains the work order program
• Utilizes ERP as required
• Supports QMS and ongoing Continuous Improvement
• Wears any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the Company; report to a manager or supervisor any known missing or defective equipment, protective device or known workplace hazard that may be dangerous to any worker and do not use or operate any equipment or work in a way that may endanger himself/herself or any other employee
• Completes all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role with a minimum of 5 years experience
• Millwright or Electrician trade designation preferred
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience within the rubber industry is an asset but not required
• Seasoned planning and project management with the availability to prepare for & oversee seasonal shutdown periods
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Positive and professional attitude under pressure
• Proven track record of punctuality and dependability
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Computer proficiency with Micro soft applications and database analysis
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Other:

• Competitive salary with bonus

• Signing bonus based on years of service

• Overtime Opportunities
• Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits
• Health Care Spending Account
• RRSP Matching Program
• Company Events

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000