Supervisor - Maintenance

Dare Foods Limited; Milton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Supervisor - Maintenance to provide front-line supervision to maintenance staff. The ideal candidate will ensure reliable operation of equipment and manage maintenance team activities, focusing on safety and efficiency. Qualified individuals with strong problem-solving skills and a background in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably food and beverage industry.
• At least 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, and P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of all production and plant equipment.
• Manage daily activities of maintenance team members.
• Perform training requirements assessment for Maintenance group.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or manufacturing operations

Mechanical or electrical tradesperson certification

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

This is a replacement position. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing front-line supervision to maintenance staff and contractors to ensure maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.

You are a results-oriented individual with excellent judgment and proven initiative. Curious in nature, you enjoy solving problems, planning, organizing and overseeing projects and able to work with different areas and people within the organization.

Shift Sunday- Thursday- 40 hours

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of all production and plant equipment and systems
• Diagnose equipment malfunction, determine root cause and initiate immediate and long-term corrective actions provide support when needed .
• Manage daily activities of maintenance team members, to ensure production and maintenance needs are met.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Meet maintenance operational standards by contributing maintenance information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems.
• Oversee Plant Utilities (Boiler, Fresh Water, WWTP, MCCs, Compressed Air, Chillers, HVAC) including PM s and Reactive work
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following internal safety standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations (OHSA)
• Report any significant equipment deficiencies as well as all unsafe working conditions found and provide for proper documentation for deviations and proposed changes.
• Directs and checks that all outside service companies and contractors are performing contracted work according to internal procedures.
• Assumes autonomy for the day-to-day Production equipment and facilities systems maintenance related decisions and escalating issues to the Maintenance Manager as required
• Ensures that all direct reports follow all company safety policies and legislation.
• Drives good housekeeping and maintains an organized work environment.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Scheduler to ensure PM execution in a timely fashion.
• In a collaborative manner with the Inventory Technician, manages spare parts inventory as required maintaining effective and efficient operational levels
• Assists and supports Maintenance Manager regarding annual budget and proper allocation of spend.
• Responds to on-call needs for Production (equipment and/or facility) system emergencies as required.
• Performs risk assessment and GAP analysis of Production equipment and facility systems and recommends continuous improvement, cost improvement actions.
• Writes and maintains relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Bulletins and other related documents
• Ensures Maintenance team routinely use the CMMS to document maintenance work and log parts consumption.
• Working closely with other departments, including Production and Engineering to understand needs for Maintenance support.
• Performs training requirements assessment for Maintenance group and develops, implements, and maintains training program to ensure Maintenance team can fully and proficiently support all Maintenance needs across all shifts.
• Responsible for coaching, disciplining and annual performance reviews of all direct reports.
• Previous 2 years’ experience with shift scheduling and payroll administration
• Previous experience with employee development and procurement
  
  

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• Post-secondary education, a focus in Supply Chain or manufacturing operations
• Preference will be give to those who are ticketed in mechanical or electrical tradesperson, combined with a valid Ontario certificate and a technical school education
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food beverage industry,
• Minimum experience of 2 years in a leadership/supervision capacity.
• Able to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, and P&ID drawings / schematics.
• Strong communication including verbal and written.
• Experience in GMP and HACCP compliance along with CMMS
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, SAP and MP2
  
  

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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