Supervisor, Maintenance

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Job Duties:

Supervision of the day-to-day maintenance functions and personnel, including scheduling of labor to meet plant and equipment requirements, and assigning responsibilities and tasks.

Provide support by troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, training, and sharing of information with other maintenance personnel.

Actively participate with Operations in plant improvement initiatives.  Ensure all mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and structural repair and improvements are performed to industry and Saputo standards.

Evaluate Maintenance personnel skills and abilities and establish a training program for development within the Department.

Coach and develop maintenance employees to achieve continuous improvement in performance levels.

Act as a resource for all maintenance and operation personnel to address and correct technical issues.

Advise the Maintenance Manager, Plant Manager, Department Managers and Supervisors on equipment issues and their impact on production output. Ensure that all utilities (i.e. refrigeration, electrical, steam, compressed air systems, etc.) are in proper working order to support production.  Troubleshoot machinery and process systems in the event of breakdowns.

Coordinate with production supervision downtime windows for PM and repair work.

Maintain current technical documentation relative to PLC’s, instrumentation and equipment (i.e. PLC ladder logic, blueprints, manuals, SOPs, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance, inventory control and parts purchasing). Maintain awareness and monitor costs relative to the maintenance operation. Monitor the work area to ensure a safe environment is maintained, and all plant safety rules are followed.

Enforce the Company’s policies and programs with employees, contractors, vendors, consultants and suppliers (i.e. safety, GMPs, etc).

Assume an active role in the plant Safety Programs to include involvement and support of the plant Safety Teams.

Effectively communicate and interact with all plant and company personnel, vendors, contractors and other outside personnel, to ensure smooth operation of the process; act as liaison between plant and Engineering Department during and after implementation of automation projects.

Complete all assigned paperwork including maintenance records, incident reports and investigations, and other as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Perform other duties and projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field, and/or the equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in the field of industrial maintenance; Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry experience preferred; and supervision experience required.
• Working knowledge of boilers, refrigeration, PLCs, electrical, cooling towers, ammonia compressors, pumping systems, air compressors and associated auxiliary equipment. Process Safety Management (PSM) program requirements and packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze mechanical/electrical/process control system functions to determine the most efficient method of resolving malfunctions.
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate a large workforce through interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach and train the Maintenance team to develop the necessary technical skills and knowledge to support operations relative to equipment reliability.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Pay range $73,815-$110,725

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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