Maintenance Supervisor - Hamilton

Description Acara is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical subject matter expert with excellent leadership skills for a Maintenance Supervisor in Hamilton.

This opportunity is with a large bakery manufacturing facility that offers excellent perks including RSP matching, 9% bonus, overtime eligibility and a starting salary of up to $95k.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the overall supervision of millwrights and electricians in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Ensure employee safety and overall compliance to the OHSA.
• This position requires initiative, leadership, excellent communication skills, and confidence regarding your technical and organizational talents.
• Ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment and services, involving cost control, safety, and product quality.
• Understand production requirements and day-to-day equipment operating issues by ensuring open and effective communications with all other departments.

This may require you to work several production shifts)

• Responsible for scheduling work orders in Maximo, assessing employee training needs and performance.
• Develop, lead and maintain capable and effective employees in all areas of the maintenance function.
• Maintain a positive union and employee relations environment.
• Continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and improve overall maintenance costs.
• Oversee and direct plant projects that involve our own employees or outside contractors
• Effectively handle employee issues including in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Assist with the implementation of capital projects.
• Plan and implement PM's on equipment as required.
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements Job Requirements EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & WORK EXPERIENCE
• The ideal candidate should have a trade certification as a Licensed Millwright or Licensed Electrician
• Preference will be given to candidates with a post secondary education or equivalent
• A minimum of 3+ years as a maintenance supervisor experienced in a unionized, strongly automated, fast paced manufacturing facility.
• Food, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset.
• Competence in PLC for troubleshooting and programming change would be an asset.
• Sound knowledge of OHSA.
• Proven track record of compliance and continuous improvement in improving safety in the workplace.
• Ability to train Direct Reports.
• Excellent knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing of equipment.
• Working knowledge of work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with food processing, CFIA, HACCP, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma would be an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as project management skills.
• Ability to develop, and foster a results-driven team.
• Experience in working with operational budgets.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Flexibility to support a 24 / 7.Although this position is predominantly on days, there may be a requirement to support other shifts as needed and weekend work is required.

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.