Maintenance Supervisor
Lead and supervise a team of 15 maintenance trades personnel to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Coordinate daily preventative and reactive maintenance activities while enforcing strict health and safety standards.
- On-site
- Waterloo, ON
- Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Apply by Sep 3, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Maintenance Supervisor – Afternoon Shift Location: Kitchener, ON Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Compensation: $45/hour + $0.50/hour shift premium Overview We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of skilled trades professionals in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader coming from the trades who can drive maintenance performance, ensure equipment reliability, and support production efficiency. Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead a team of approximately 15 maintenance trades personnel Coordinate daily maintenance activities, including preventative and reactive work Ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency Enforce health & safety standards and promote a strong safety culture Plan and schedule maintenance work, including shutdowns and projects Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve processes Manage performance, training, and development of team members Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting Qualifications Certified trades background required (Millwright or Electrician, or Tool & Die Maker) Proven experience in a Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Hand role Strong experience within automotive, heavy industrial, steel, aluminum, or metal manufacturing environments Solid understanding of preventative maintenance systems and troubleshooting Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
What you’ll do
Lead and supervise a team of 15 maintenance trades personnel to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Coordinate daily preventative and reactive maintenance activities while enforcing strict health and safety standards.
Requirements
Requires a certified trades background as a Millwright, Electrician, or Tool & Die Maker with proven experience in a supervisory or lead hand role. Candidates must have experience in heavy industrial or automotive manufacturing environments.
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Team Leadership
- Preventative Maintenance
- Equipment Reliability
- Health & Safety Standards
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Troubleshooting
- Performance Management
- Industrial Maintenance
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Management
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Associate
- Application method
- Direct apply is available