Supervisor Maintenance

Purolator; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Supervisor to oversee material handling equipment across multiple facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring safety, reliability, and performance of equipment, while also leading a skilled team in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in engineering and supervisory experience in high-volume logistics. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and where every day offers the chance to make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory role managing skilled trades.
• Experience in high-volume conveyor systems and logistics.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage MHE assets and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Oversee maintenance programs for reliability and performance.
• Engage and motivate employees while ensuring effective training.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Leadership Skills

Data Analysis Techniques

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Location:

Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V7B 1M5

It’s not a package. It’s a promise.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Job Description

This role will effectively manage MHE assets located at multiple PCL facilities (Depots A, B, C, and subs) within a defined geographical region (Province of B.C.), PCL employees, and contractors through defined processes and systems. Success measurements include equipment performance (reliability/quality), safety (compliance with regulatory standards, plus accident frequency and severity), cost (equipment, facility, and labor), and successful implementation of continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% compliance with quality, health & safety rules, guidelines, and regulations; ensure the Maintenance Programs are properly executed, meeting the requirements of all OHSA and legislative rules and regulations.
• Develop, manage, inspect, and oversee Material Handling Equipment / Conveyor maintenance programs to ensure availability and reliability, work order completion, and performance.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and schedules for all pieces of equipment and coordinate/plan schedules for in-house repairs and outside contractor repairs.
• Perform periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment to observe the quality of the maintenance performed and the operating condition of the equipment.
• Regularly check and inspect the material and tools inventory and place an order when needed.
• Measure and verify parts for major jobs and work in conjunction with the Maintenance Coordinator to ensure the tactical procurement of supplies, parts, services, and equipment.
• Support implementation of the Maintenance System - Life Cycle Asset Management program for the Hubs through commissioning and operations transition.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a positive work environment by engaging and motivating employees. Work in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager to provide and/or ensure effective training and development of employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years experience in a supervisory role, supervising and managing skilled trades (i.e., welders, millwrights, electricians, mechanics).
• Conveyor system experience in a high-volume, 24x7, high-speed package sortation environment; must have lead-hand or supervisory experience managing 8 to 10 skilled tradespeople for 5 to 7 years.
• Diploma or other equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent).
• Over 5 years and including 7 years (progressive experience).
• Relevant work experience of 5+ years in a progressive reliability-centered environment; conveyor, material handling, courier, and mail operations.
• Red Seal Certification would be an asset.
• Experience in the manufacturing facility or logistic industry is an asset.
• Experience managing or supervising staff in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledgeable of AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Revit.
• General health and safety knowledge (Ontario OHSA, ESA, CSA, ULC, etc.).
• Proficient in some, if not all, of the following: PHA - Preliminary hazards analysis, FMEA - Failure modes and effects analysis, CA - Criticality analysis, SFMEA - Simplified failure modes and effects analysis, MI - Maintainability information, FTA - Fault tree analysis, ETA - Event tree analysis, Data analysis techniques including Statistical Process Control, Reliability modeling, and prediction, Fault Tree Analysis, Weibull Tree Analysis or Six Sigma Methodologies.
• Must have hands-on experience and troubleshooting skills with a mechanical background.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Some flexibility is required to work during weekends, stat holidays, and in the afternoon or night shift.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 541 - Richmond
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Manager Maintenance Regional

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.

At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.