Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is a leader who will promote a teamwork culture and successfully providing maintenance support to the plant bottling operations.

Duties will include:

• Provide leadership where employees are engaged contributors to producing quality product and add to the success of the company.
• Plan and manage the day to day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to safely and cost efficiently achieve targets as agreed with leadership team.
• Supports the plant Preventive Maintenance activities to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance through use of a CMMS system.
• Prioritize, schedule, and ensure maintenance & repairs are completed to maximise efficiency.
• Review daily achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Coach, mentor and develop each team member to meet current and future business requirements.
• Complete regular performance evaluations.
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness with maintenance team to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes, eliminate waste and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with established occupational health and safety standards and legislation.
• Comply with all safety policy, accident prevention and compliance programs. Review work areas for potential issues and participate in resolving identified concerns.
• Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.
• Understand internal and external regulations, procedures & policies and apply them fairly and consistently.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience
• Millwright or Electrician Trades Certification
• High speed manufacturing (beverage, food packaging, pharmaceutical, plastic injection or blow molding experience as asset
• PLC's: Troubleshooting and Programming (Allen –Bradley)
• Thorough understanding of automation controls and industrial power distribution
• Background with preventive maintenance systems, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Action oriented and proactive in coaching, empowering, and problem solving with others
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills
• Self-starter with high standards for excellence who requires minimal direct supervision
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends as required