Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Orowheat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

• The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the overall supervision of millwrights and electricians in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Ensure employee safety and overall compliance to the OHSA.
• This position requires initiative, leadership, excellent communication skills, and confidence regarding your technical and organizational talents.
• Ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment and services, involving cost control, safety, and product quality.
• Understand production requirements and day-to-day equipment operating issues by ensuring open and effective communications with all other departments. (This may require you to work several production shifts)
• Responsible for scheduling work orders in Maximo, assessing employee training needs and performance.
• Develop, lead and maintain capable and effective employees in all areas of the maintenance function.
• Maintain a positive union and employee relations environment.
• Continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and improve overall maintenance costs.
• Oversee and direct plant projects that involve our own employees or outside contractors
• Effectively handle employee issues including in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Assist with the implementation of capital projects.
• Plan and implement PM’s on equipment as required.
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have a trade certification as a Licensed Millwright or Licensed Electrician
• Preference will be given to candidates with a post secondary education or equivalent
• A minimum of 3+ years as a maintenance supervisor experienced in a unionized, strongly automated, fast paced manufacturing facility.
• Food, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset.
• Competence in PLC for troubleshooting and programming change would be an asset.
• Sound knowledge of OHSA.
• Proven track record of compliance and continuous improvement in improving safety in the workplace.
• Ability to train Direct Reports.
• Excellent knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing of equipment.
• Working knowledge of work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with food processing, CFIA, HACCP, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma would be an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as project management skills.
• Ability to develop, and foster a results-driven team.
• Experience in working with operational budgets.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7.Although this position is predominantly on days, there may be a requirement to support other shifts as needed and weekend work is required.

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada Company, Limited are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check. Bimbo Canada Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility.