Maintenance Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and technical guidance to optimize the performance of all plant equipment through the execution and implementation of maintenance and continuous improvement projects. This position supervises the Maintenance team and is responsible for facilities and maintenance planning and scheduling coordination. The Technical Supervisor will help to develop the training needs for technicians and operators to enhance their craft skill levels. They will assist in the development and implementation of long-term strategies and solutions aimed at resolving technical problems, while providing a high level of service to the department’s internal customers. They will also support other areas of the business across the Canadian Operations as required/assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership: 

• Coordinate and assign technical resources and established priorities based on operational and business needs 
• Monitor work environment for compliance with cGMP’s, safety and housekeeping guidelines as required by SOP’s 
• Monitor and assist development of technicians, support the development of training materials/matrices and conduct training sessions for technicians, operators and other staff 
• Create an environment in which employees share knowledge and learnings with a positive regard for the needs and experiences of others 
• Communicate across all shifts any issues, root causes and corrective actions 
• Control repair and maintenance spend  within Departments budget
• Manage contractors while on site to ensure compliance with site safety rules
• Perform other duties as assigned and required 

Equipment Set-up and Operability: 

• Ensure set-ups/equipment changeovers/repairs for packaging and processing equipment are done timely and correctly. Develop, improve and maintain changeover sheets, start-up checklists and procedures to ensure” first hour full power” 
• Develop equipment specific certification and training programs that include operation, set-up, PM, trouble shooting and repairs. Train and certify technicians on the equipment specific programs 
• Review, recommend and implement improvements in operation, autonomous maintenance and maintenance activities 

Machinery/Repair/Equipment Maintenance: 

• Be familiar with all packaging, process and support equipment within the site 
• Initiate and participate in trouble shooting and corrective action investigation activities. Ensure technical aspects of proposed problem resolution is implemented as required 
• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment spare parts and change parts 
• Identify and purchase replacement equipment components through interfacing with technical personnel from external contractors/suppliers 
• Resolve failure modes of plant support equipment, including boilers, air compressors, heat exchanges, dust collectors, vacuum systems, using facilities-focused resources 
• Conduct general troubleshooting of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, drive-mechanisms including but not limited to, motors, gearboxes, pulleys and bearings and of PLC/HMI, photo sensors, Vision Systems, thermal printers, etc.… 
• Review reliability of equipment and recommend improvements 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Lead, actively participate and support OPEX initiatives 
• Develop, review and improve preventative maintenance work to reduce failure modes 
• Conceptualize and implement design upgrades to outmode devices and systems in an effort to increase efficiencies and reliability 
• Participate on new launch teams and provide feasibility information, assist in the development of specifications and acceptance protocols and initiate projects where appropriate 
• Review new equipment purchase specifications. Provide feedback with regards to equipment design and operability. Participate in Factory Acceptance tests, commissioning and start-up of new equipment installations. Aid in the installation of new equipment 

Health and Safety: 

• Proactively identify and resolve safety concerns 
• Identify areas where training is required 
• Observe and conform to all OHSA and EH&S guidelines and procedures 
• Conduct risk and hazard assessments and actively participate and evaluate PSR’s 
• Participate in the establishment of annual EH&S 

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 – 5 years supervisory experience 
• Experience in Food Manufacturing facilities 
• Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent maintenance experience 
• Millwright certification or Electrical License an asset 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be familiar with Processing and Packaging Equipment 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills 
• Broad engineering and/or maintenance background in manufacturing, filling and packaging environment 
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical trouble shooting methods 
• Knowledge of how to use machine tools and hand tools safely and correctly 
• Working knowledge of PLC’s and PLC programming 
• Knowledge of CMMS principles of operation 
• Knowledge of safety responsibilities (legal and company procedures) 
• Strong computer skills (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.…)