Maintenance Supervisor - Lachine

Status: Permanent Full-time

Department: Production

Site: Lachine

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising preventive maintenance activities within our Lachine plant, supported by the St-Laurent plant. The supervisor oversees corrective interventions and continuous improvement to ensure equipment reliability, employee safety, and production targets.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise the mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance teams.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance work with the scheduler.
• Ensure rapid response to production stoppages and emergencies.
• Prioritize interventions based on operational needs.
• Participate in the analysis of recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SST, lockout/tagout, and food safety standards.
• Coordinate work with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor maintenance performance indicators (PM, downtime, KPIs).
• Manage spare parts and participate in inventory control with the warehouse manager.
• Participate in continuous improvement and equipment optimization projects.
• Support production teams in resolving technical issues.
• Train and develop technician skills.
• Ensure documentation of interventions in the maintenance system (GMAO Interal).
• Participate in maintenance budget preparation and tracking.

Required Qualifications

• DEP, DEC in industrial maintenance, electromechanical, or related field.
• Experience in supervising maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience in a food processing environment (an asset).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, autonomy, and effective prioritization.
• Knowledge of SST and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency in computer tools.

Desired Skills

• Motivational leadership
• Effective communication
• Stress and emergency management
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Results-oriented approach
• Continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions

• Work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Availability for support outside regular hours as needed.
• Participation in projects and scheduled downtime.
• Schedule may include weekends or shift work.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of completed preventive maintenance
• Reduction in downtime
• Mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Equipment availability
• Maintenance budget compliance
• Team SST performance
• Work execution deadlines