Maintenance Supervisor

Overview of the Role or Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will provide effective leadership, supervision and direction of maintenance employees on assigned shifts to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services. Includes planning, assigning, directing work, addresses challenges and ensures objectives are met for safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Ensure safety, sanitation, HACCP, BRC, GMP policies are practiced;
• Provide leadership to maintenance personnel through coaching and assessment;
• Supervision, evaluation and motivation of personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, effectively and safely;
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of labour, equipment and material resources;
• Liaise with the Production Department to monitor and maximize machine efficiencies;
• Manage CMMS transition, asset management, parts inventory management, develop and track maintenance KPI’s
• Analyze downtime data to improve overall equipment efficiency (MTTR and MTBF)
• Focus on reliability programs (FMEA’s, vibration analysis, oil sampling, etc..)
• Ensure Contractors stay in compliance with the Saputo Contractor Safety Programs;
• Maintain effective internal and external working relationships;
• Hold employees accountable for complying with all facility Health & Safety requirements and provincial regulations;
• Provide appropriate instruction for safe work;
• Conduct daily inspection of work area;
• Conduct accident/incident investigations, prepare necessary report and communicate to line Management, Health & Safety personnel and Health & Safety Committee member(s);
• Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (or Electro-mechanic license) with Electro-mechanical background
• Minimum of 2 years plant maintenance experience in a Supervisory capacity.
• Must have proven supervisory abilities and experience to engage a team of senior skilled trades.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and experience leading and following Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation, Quality Policies and Procedures, report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Electrical, Mechanical and Technical aptitude; Preventive Maintenance Planning experience
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate written records and documentation
• Must be willing and available to support operations within in a 24/7 operation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.