Maintenance Lead

Job summary

Lead the maintenance team in performing regular preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment. Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations while coordinating work activities and responding to emergency calls.

Job details

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest industrial oat miller in the world. Richardson has processing mills in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Lead to join our team at our Martensville, SK location. This position is responsible for providing leadership to the maintenance team and maintenance services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads the maintenance team and completes regular preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment according to established schedules and procedures. Troubleshoots, fabricates, repairs and installs mechanical equipment/parts in accordance with established procedures. Provide assistance to other Maintenance and mill team members. Responds to after-hours emergency calls on a rotational basis. Actively engages the team in activities to meet safety and food safety goals. Operates in accordance with health, safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices. Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Journeyperson Millwright/Industrial Mechanic with experience in milling, processing, or manufacturing environments. Experience with parts inventory management, preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, shutdown planning, and technical parts identification. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead maintenance teams, mentor apprentices, train employees, coordinate work activities, and support department performance. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to respond to emergencies, support investigations, and work effectively across departments. Committed to safety, food safety, continuous improvement, and company values, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems. Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by September 25, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

Lead the maintenance team in performing regular preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment. Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations while coordinating work activities and responding to emergency calls.

Requirements

Requires a Journeyperson Millwright or Industrial Mechanic certification with experience in milling or manufacturing environments. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and proficiency in maintenance programs and business systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training and career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Preventative Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Fabrication
• Equipment Installation
• Parts Inventory Management
• Shutdown Planning
• Technical Parts Identification
• Mentoring
• Employee Training
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Microsoft Office
• Food Safety
• Health and Safety Regulations

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage