Electrical Supervisor
About the role
Job Description This role is critical to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our equipment and facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electricians, coordinating maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement in reliability and safety.
Salary Range : $75K – 90K
Application Deadline : September 9 th , 2025
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage electricians, ensuring effective performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Develop and maintain a capable maintenance team through training and certification.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to schedule daily and long-term workloads.
- Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling and ensure availability of parts and work orders.
- Monitor and manage maintenance budgets.
- Participate in daily meetings with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and identify needs.
- Handle administrative tasks including timekeeping, purchase orders, and work order management.
- Lead electrical repair and improvement projects.
- Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements.
- Promote and enforce food safety and occupational health and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Industrial Red Seal Electrician certification or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; food and beverage preferred
- 3 years of supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to develop and inspire teams
- Demonstrated ability to drive results and solve complex problems
- Developing Others & Inspiring Teams
- Experience promoting safety, quality, and compliance
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
About Cavendish Farms
At Cavendish Farms, we take pride in our deep-rooted heritage and commitment to delivering quality for both consumers and the foodservice industry. As North America’s fourth-largest producer of frozen potato products, we’re constantly innovating and growing. With a focus on top talent and career development, we’re a family-owned company offering rewarding opportunities in an ever-evolving industry. From seed to plate, we bring high-quality potato products to homes and foodservice establishments across North America, with state-of-the-art facilities in Prince Edward Island, North Dakota, Alberta, and Ontario.
Electrical Supervisor
About the role
Job Description This role is critical to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our equipment and facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electricians, coordinating maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement in reliability and safety.
Salary Range : $75K – 90K
Application Deadline : September 9 th , 2025
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage electricians, ensuring effective performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Develop and maintain a capable maintenance team through training and certification.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to schedule daily and long-term workloads.
- Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling and ensure availability of parts and work orders.
- Monitor and manage maintenance budgets.
- Participate in daily meetings with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and identify needs.
- Handle administrative tasks including timekeeping, purchase orders, and work order management.
- Lead electrical repair and improvement projects.
- Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements.
- Promote and enforce food safety and occupational health and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Industrial Red Seal Electrician certification or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; food and beverage preferred
- 3 years of supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to develop and inspire teams
- Demonstrated ability to drive results and solve complex problems
- Developing Others & Inspiring Teams
- Experience promoting safety, quality, and compliance
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
About Cavendish Farms
At Cavendish Farms, we take pride in our deep-rooted heritage and commitment to delivering quality for both consumers and the foodservice industry. As North America’s fourth-largest producer of frozen potato products, we’re constantly innovating and growing. With a focus on top talent and career development, we’re a family-owned company offering rewarding opportunities in an ever-evolving industry. From seed to plate, we bring high-quality potato products to homes and foodservice establishments across North America, with state-of-the-art facilities in Prince Edward Island, North Dakota, Alberta, and Ontario.