Superintendent, Mechanical Maintenance

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent to oversee maintenance services at their mill. The successful candidate will manage and develop maintenance teams, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards. A key aspect of the role involves planning and coordinating maintenance activities while optimizing performance metrics. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background with at least five years of supervisory experience in a relevant field. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial maintenance and/or production setting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while motivating the team.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of daily maintenance activities.
• Provide leadership and development to area maintenance teams.
• Optimize internal processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance knowledge

Reliability metrics knowledge

Budget management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree, Mechanical Technologist diploma, or Journeyman Tradesperson

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Job description

As a Superintendent in the Maintenance Department, you will work with your team to provide exceptional maintenance services for the mill. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of Team Leaders and Planners. You will play an integral part in the planning, coordinating, and execution of maintenance activities. As a Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, you will also help support the development of your team to ensure that both short‑term and long‑term strategic goals are being met.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Mechanical Engineering degree, Mechanical Technologist diploma, or Journeyman Tradesperson, with equivalent progressive supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial maintenance and/or production setting
• Knowledge of safety compliance programs and best practices along with commitment to operational excellence in a safe work environment is necessary
• Knowledge in key maintenance programs, such as reliability metrics, parts inventory management, project management, PLC programming, machining, and mechanical practices is essential
• Experience in budget management is required
• Ability to prioritize tasks to consistently meet deadlines while energizing and motivating a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and JD Edwards
• Problem solving skills and ability to lead and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of daily management processes will be considered an asset but is not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination and execution of the daily departmental maintenance activities
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and development to the area maintenance teams
• Communicate short/long term operational strategies and initiatives to your team
• Optimize internal processes and drive continuous improvement to meet objectives
• Track, analyze, and improve key maintenance parameters such as: PM compliance, maintenance cost, and scheduled compliance
• Ensure quality and timeliness completion of work while adhering to the maintenance budget
• Adhere to labour contract and ensure compliance
• Ensure all safety and management policies are adhered to and foster an environment that is focused on safety and recommend process improvement initiatives
• Ensure consistent adherence to ISO standards for quality and environmental management