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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Not Applicable
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Supervise skilled maintenance trades, assign work, support breakdown response, and coach team members on safety, quality, and productivity. Optimize production throughput, support preventative maintenance, manage parts requisitions, and complete supervisory administration and team communications.
Job details
We are recruiting an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry. NOTE: 6-month contract with possible extension Ability to work all three shifts is required Ability work overtime including weekends and holidays when required RESPONSIBILITIES: Coach team members on Safety, Quality, and Productivity to ensure objectives are met by adhering to standardized work Optimize production throughput in alignment with budget and cost objectives Supervise skilled trade activities and assign work as required Provide guidance and support on breakdown activities Create a conducive work environment that enables teams to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks Ensure effective communication and recognition within the team Perform administration of supervisory duties and documentation as it relates to supporting the maintenance activity Monitor and create requisitions for machine parts and related equipment Support the ongoing PM (preventative maintenance) process REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 4+ years’ experience working with and supervising unionized workforce and understanding of CBA (collective bargaining agreement) Experience in body shop, stamping, paint, subassembly, or machining preferred. Safety and Quality experience preferred Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook) Prior experience managing a unionized workforce Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining experience (specific to Power TakeOff) Adept problem-solving and conflict management skills Effective organizational and administrative capabilities Preference given to previous experience in a trade (industrial) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $35.00 - $40.00 hour (depending on experience) Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc. Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates. MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
What you’ll do
Supervise skilled maintenance trades, assign work, support breakdown response, and coach team members on safety, quality, and productivity. Optimize production throughput, support preventative maintenance, manage parts requisitions, and complete supervisory administration and team communications.
Requirements
Requires at least four years of experience working with and supervising a unionized workforce, including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements; experience in automotive manufacturing areas and safety or quality is preferred. Candidates should understand Lean Manufacturing and constraint management, have CNC machining experience specific to Power TakeOff, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong problem-solving, conflict management, organizational, and administrative skills.
Benefits
- Extended Medical Coverage
- Out-Of-Country Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Pension With Employer Match
- Referral Bonus
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- safety · Preferred
- Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
- Microsoft Word · Preferred
- Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Maintenance Supervision
- Unionized Workforce Management
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Lean Manufacturing
- Constraint Management
- Safety
- Quality
- Productivity Optimization
- Breakdown Management
- Preventative Maintenance
- CNC Machining
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
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