Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: 100 St George St, West Perth, ON N0K 1N0 About Us: Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About the opportunity

Coordinate the planning, prioritization and monitoring of maintenance activities to support optimal plant operation by planning the activities of maintenance personnel and contractors. Collaborate with production supervisors, maintenance planner, maintenance supervisors, and the maintenance team buyer to optimize the use of maintenance resources. Provides leadership to improve occupational health and safety performance by leading by example in safety and by exercising due diligence in the application of elements of the company's health and safety program. These elements focus on preventing incidents through hazard identification, implementation of necessary controls, training, education and audits. If necessary, take corrective action to correct unsafe situations and review unsafe employee behaviour. Comply with Lactalis' essential rules and other safety rules and procedures. Contact the appropriate resources to correct hazardous situations or unsafe employee behaviour. Provide leadership and supervision of staff by providing work guidelines, performance feedback, and training and development recommendations. Promote a positive labour-management relationship and ensure compliance with company rules and legal obligations under the collective agreement (if applicable), as well as various regulations and legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Monitor contractors and ensure that they comply with plant procedures and contractual requirements, including installation, modifications and maintenance associated with equipment. Ensure that all relevant activities are carried out in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, requirements related to good manufacturing practices, as well as company standards. Ensure superior operational performance by identifying opportunities and implementing improvements in plant costs and operations. Troubleshoot problems associated with production equipment performance and take effective corrective action in a timely manner. Ensure the effective implementation of maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules and programs. Coordinates and follows up on repairs to unplanned equipment breakdowns, including labour, materials and time required to ensure that the work is completed according to standards. Liaise between production, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure that resources are used efficiently, that problems are resolved in a timely manner, that responsible managers are consulted or kept informed of appropriate activities, and that required approvals are obtained under the plant's process change and purchasing policies. Support the management of the department's budget by monitoring expenditures against the plan and then report costs in SAP software or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

The attributes we are looking for

College or university diploma, or equivalent trades certificate Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a maintenance supervisor in a plant in a unionized environment preferred Three (3) years of related experience in the fields of electrical, control systems or mechanics Experience in implementing preventive maintenance systems and managing maintenance budgets according to an established operating plan Excellent understanding of processing systems, primarily in relation to dairy or food processing facilities Good knowledge of processing systems, high-speed packaging and food factories Proven leadership, problem diagnosis and team building skills; Ability to lead and supervise a team of skilled trades workers Knowledge and experience with SAP software or CMMS systems (Maximo), including work plans, purchase orders and equipment bills of materials Strong leadership skills Strong organizational skills Proficiency in standard office automation tools, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite, database and management systems

What Lactalis will offer

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks: A Competitive Base Salary A Performance-Based Bonus System 4 Weeks of Vacation Benefits starting day 1 A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6% Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year A Volunteer Day to give back to your community Learning and Development opportunities A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility Our ESG commitment: Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $78 600– $98 300+. Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.