Maintenance Supervisor

We are seeking a production-driven Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled trades team within a high-intensity, heavy manufacturing environment. This role is designed for a leader who balances technical expertise with a proactive management style, ensuring equipment reliability while fostering the growth of the next generation of tradespeople.

The ideal candidate thrives in a 60/40 split between the production floor and the office, moving seamlessly from troubleshooting complex hydraulic systems to developing long-term corrective action plans

Location: Brantford
Position: Maintenance Supervisor
Payrate: $93,600- $99,840
Shift: Straight Days

Advantages
- Permanent Opportunity
- Lots of overtime available
- 2 weeks vacation
- Great benefits package

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Crew Supervision
Direct Supervision: Lead, supervise, and assign daily tasks to maintenance crews, ensuring manpower is allocated effectively to meet production priorities.
Team Integration: Build strong relationships with area production supervisors to align maintenance activities with output goals.
Mentorship: Manage the tenure and development of younger apprentices; identify training needs and promote internal skill upgrading.
Accountability: Manage attendance tracking and performance; recommend disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain team standards.

Technical Oversight & Equipment Reliability
PM Program Management: Implementation and continuous monitoring of a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
Hands-on Support: Actively participate in troubleshooting, breakdowns, and assessments alongside the team when required.
Strategic Planning: Review Maintenance Request Forms (MRFs), develop corrective action plans, and advise on modifications to existing safety and maintenance protocols.
External Coordination: Interface with equipment suppliers and vendors for parts specification and to expedite emergency repairs.

Safety & Compliance
Partner with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to ensure all equipment remains in safe operating condition.
Supervise third-party sub-contractors and project work on-site.

Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
433a millwright license or equivalent experience
Heavy Industry Expertise: Proven experience in heavy manufacturing is a must. Specific familiarity with large-scale equipment (e.g., heavy hydraulic presses) is highly valued.
Leadership Experience: A minimum of 3 years in direct supervision of maintenance trades, backed by a qualified trades background and at least 5 years in heavy manufacturing/facilities maintenance.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to review complex plans, identify equipment challenges, and execute corrective action strategies.
Interpersonal Skills: Must be a "people person" who can get along with the team while maintaining the authority to lead and hold staff accountable.
Communication & Tech: Strong command of English (written/verbal) and proficiency in MS Office for reporting and tracking.

Summary
If this is something you would be interested in, please submit your application or email it directly to Paulina Galinski at paulina.galinski@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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