Purchasing Jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

We currently have

an opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor at our Thunder Bay, ON location.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and work priorities related to maintenance planning, purchasing, and inventory management.

• Lead the procurement process for maintenance-related materials, equipment, and spare parts, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition in compliance with departmental and company policies.

• Review, evaluate, and process purchase requests forms for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.

• Draft, review, and evaluate supply and service specifications; review bids and recommend awards in accordance with procurement procedures.

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, negotiate terms, evaluate performance, and distribute purchasing information to internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring availability of critical spare parts, including contingency planning for emergency or unplanned maintenance situations.

• Gather, record, and maintain purchasing, inventory, and asset data within the CMMS, including bills of materials, parts lists, maintenance tasks, and equipment records.

• In conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent, coordinate and plan plant-wide service shutdowns, ensuring sufficient parts, materials, tools, and manpower are available to complete scheduled maintenance activities.

• In conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent, plan, optimize, and support preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment.

• Provide supervisory support including job observations, employee coaching, scheduling, and coverage for other maintenance supervisors during absences.

• Support human resources activities including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of maintenance personnel.

• Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives and manage safety procedures and practices amongst the trades group.

• Provide labour relations support, including discipline and performance management, in accordance with company policies and collective agreement requirements.

• Implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives without compromising safety, quality, or equipment reliability.

• Complete other related duties and special projects assigned.

• Ability to respond to emergency call ins and work additional hours as required to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Diploma or Red Seal Mechanical and/or Electrical Trade qualification (dual trade qualification considered an asset).

• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance supervisory, planning, and/or leadership experience.

• Previous procurement, purchasing, and inventory management experience.

• Experience working with vendors, suppliers, and service contractors.

• Previous experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Thorough understanding of purchasing, procurement, and inventory control procedures and policies.

• Strong supervisory, leadership, and organizational abilities.

• Proven analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.

• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and collective agreement provisions.

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Richardson International provides a comprehensive compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan, and training and career development opportunities.