Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2.

A 31-year-old and 100% owned Canadian Company, Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada.

Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’

s best known confectionary brands.

Belvika is an equal opportunity employer; offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training and an interesting and challenging work environment.

We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Belvika is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the facility in Markham, Ontario. This role will report to the Operations Site Manager and will be responsible for approximately 8+ employees.

This position is ideal for an individual with a strong mix of leadership experience in food co-packaging or manufacturing environment, an ability to work with various systems and processes, and a desire to take on new challenges in a fast paced and exciting customer focused environment.

The successful candidate will :

• Supervise, coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring they meet objectives and adhere to company guidelines;
• Conduct regular staff reviews, set goals, and provide feedback on performance;
• Implement disciplinary actions, when necessary, in accordance with company policies;
• Develop and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure compliance with food safety regulations;
• Ensure that staff maintain a heightened awareness of safety in all maintenance tasks, providing necessary training and enforcing safety protocols to ensure Health and Safety compliance;
• Provide comprehensive training for the maintenance team on the operation and utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
• Drive daily focus on continue improvement to support site productivity targets;
• Lead continuous learning initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members;
• Lead root cause analysis of unplanned equipment breakdown to drive improved equipment uptime;
• Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to identify maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution;
• Oversee maintenance activities to resolve identified problems efficiently;
• Perform various maintenance tasks as needed, including repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment servicing;
• Develop and maintain a structured planning and scheduling routine for preventive maintenance of equipment;
• Prioritize maintenance tasks and estimate work requirements, providing technical assistance in developing job plans;
• Oversee and coordinate activities with external professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and other contractors as required;
• Inspect and ensure the maintenance of essential building systems including heating, electrical, air conditioning, and ventilation etc.;
• Maintain budgetary control over maintenance expenditures;
• Manage staff hours effectively to optimize productivity and efficiency;
• Regularly check and inspect material and tools inventory, and place orders as needed to ensure adequate supplies;
• Assist in the implementation of capital projects related to maintenance activities;
• Implement and maintain an effective maintenance strategy;
• Ensure accurate monthly reporting and validation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
• Maintain, monitor, and schedule activities within the CMMS;
• Assign technicians to jobs and evaluate their work, procuring parts as needed;
• Develop comprehensive work plans for the maintenance department and team, covering Preventive Maintenance (PM) and corrective work;
• Perform purchasing duties, ensuring timely procurement of necessary supplies and equipment;
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination within the maintenance team
• Collaborate with other departments as needed, ensuring alignment with maintenance department functions;
• Take responsibility for all aspects of food safety within the maintenance department and staff;
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Work experience requirements :

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor for (5+) years, in a food facility;
• Professional Certifications will be considered an advantage;
• In-depth knowledge of different building systems (heating, electrical, air conditioning, ventilation etc.);
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety standards and regulations;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Key technical & behavioural competencies :

• Previous experience with CMMS, SAP or other ERP software systems, including Nulogy, considered an asset;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel;
• Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities;
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills;
• Reevaluating existing priorities and readjust priorities based on business demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Detail oriented;
• Ability to lead a dynamic team and increase overall performance.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those most qualified will be contacted.