Maintenance Supervisor

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

Continuous Improvement is everyone’s responsibility in ALMAG’s high-performance culture. We not only value your input, we look to you to actively work to improve the processes you do, by eliminating waste (non-value add) and variation that results in customer dissatisfaction.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Observes all legislative requirements including but not limited to Section 27 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Ensures workers work in a manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the Act and the regulations;
• Ensures workers use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that Almag requires to be used or worn;
• Advises workers of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the worker of which you are aware of;
• Where so prescribed, provides workers with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for protection of workers;
• Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of workers;
• Observes and enforces Almag’s Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Corrects unsafe acts and conditions in a timely manner;
• Participates in accident / incident investigation process;
• Conduct safety talks with employees;
• Ensures proper orientation is conducted for permanent and temporary staff;
• Assist in creating modified jobs when required;

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered as the detailed description of all work required in the job.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request

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

Preferred

• 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

Technical Skills / Competence

• Working knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Fluid Power components, Welding and PLC’s
• Able to facilitate the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our standard operating procedures by educating, training, monitoring, and proactively coaching the maintenance team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve and independently make sound decisions
• Ability to plan, develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs and affect greater utilization of labour and materials.
• Ability to provide clear and consistent direction to team members regarding day to day tasks and overall performance, and exhibits a can do attitude.
• Proven track record of training , developing, and evaluating employees
• Strong oral and written communication
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment

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
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