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J.D. Irving, Limited

Maintenance Supervisor

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Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the daily and long-term maintenance operations of the plant, parts inventory, and maintenance workers while maintaining and upholding all food safety and OHS guidelines.

  • Annual Salary: $77,000 - $90,000
  • Work Schedule: Continental rotation - 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, followed by 4 days off
  • Application deadline: October 30th, 2026
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance employees while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate daily and long-term maintenance activities in partnership with the Maintenance Planner.
  • Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Prioritize, schedule, and monitor maintenance work orders and backlog activities to ensure timely completion.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and support mechanical repairs, maintenance projects, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and other departments to resolve operational challenges and improve performance.
  • Monitor maintenance spending and support effective management of departmental resources and budgets.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, work orders, timekeeping, and purchasing activities.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Champion safety, food safety, and quality standards while ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a maintenance function.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
  • Industrial Red Seal Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation trade certification, mechanical engineering degree/diploma, or equivalent maintenance-related education is considered an asset.
  • Experience with preventative/predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis and lubrication analysis, is considered an asset. #LI-LP1
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