Maintenance Supervisor - Day/Afternoon Shift

Our client, a manufacturing leader in Brampton is looking for a maintenance supervisor to join their operations

Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities. The Supervisor will direct, lead and motivate a diverse team to maintain assets, environmental protection and operational sustainability while working closely with production employees to ensure issues are addressed in a safe and timely manner.

As part of the management team, the Supervisor is expected to participate in and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This will also include working with other members of the management team to achieve operational strategies that align with company objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor are outlined below:

• Plan, coordinate & delegate the day-to-day maintenance activity in a safe manner.
  


• Actively promote a safe working environment.
  


• Ensure the accurate completion of Work Orders to capture work details, labour hours & parts used on a daily basis.
  


• Work hands on with the team to assist and drive the effective identification of root cause and the implementation of countermeasures.
  


• Ensure the effective resolution of maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
  


• Plan work schedules and assignments to ensure that equipment is being serviced within the specified maintenance guidelines.
  


• Maintain effective communication with the team to foster continuous improvement, safe practices and root cause analysis.
  


• Supervise & manage outside trades/contractors in accordance with contractor management guidelines.
  


• Follow up on repairs by auditing staff & contractors to ensure the quality & completion of tasks.
  


• Meet and exceed downtime targets by optimizing the repair and maintenance of the equipment.
  


• Lead the shift hand off meeting and ensure the objectives of the meeting are met on a daily basis.
  


• Represent the Maintenance Department at meetings as required
  


• Work with the Maintenance Planner & Operations to plan & execute tasks to reduce production interruptions.
  


• Oversee, maintain and progressively improve the PM program
  


• Ensure shop cleanliness is maintained (5S) as a high priority with the crews
  


• Draft and conduct regular performance reviews for the maintenance team
  


• Proactively identify and address team performance concerns and see to the effective resolution of conflicts.
  


• Monitor and manage shop tools to ensure that appropriate materials are on site to expedite repairs
  


• Oversee the effective development of a strong maintenance team through on the job training, course recommendations and consistent coaching/mentoring.
  


• Participate in equipment reviews & design changes as required.
  


• Apply policies and practices in a fair and equal manner
  


• Ensure plant has 24/7 coverage and be available after hours for support when needed.
  


• Schedule, monitor and approve hours in the timekeeping system, ensuring all hours are approved on time for payroll processing
  

Participate in plant safety, health and environmental programs

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Industrial Trade Certification 309A/442A or 433A is required with a good command of English, written and oral.
  


• Minimum 10 years in industrial manufacturing environment
  


• Minimum 3 years in a lead hand or supervisor role
  


• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, and production/productivity software
  


• Familiarity and conformance with legislated requirements of the OHSA
  


• Post-Secondary Education. Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is an asset.
  


• Experience with a CMMS software for issuing/tracking work orders and scheduling PM’s
  

Preferred

Benefits

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
  


• Health care spending account
  


• Education assistance program
  


• Health and dental
  


• Life AD&D
  


• Long-term disability
  


• Critical illness insurance
  


• Gym memberships
  


• Wellness programs
  


• Monthly social committee activities