Maintenance Supervisor

at  Cavendish Farms

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the daily and long-term maintenance operation of the raw area of the plant, MRO system, parts inventory, maintenance workers while maintaining and upholding all food safety and OHS guidelines.

• Coordinate with the Electrical Supervisor and supervision of union employees
• Work with the Maintenance Planner, plans and schedules major shutdowns and mechanics’ daily and long-term workload
• Completes equipment PMs in advance to ensure correct work orders and parts are on hand for major shutdowns
• Work with the MRO Coordinator to have essential parts on hand for all weekend and major shutdowns
• Manages Part Rebuild, PM and Inventory programs
• Coordinates mechanics work with the production department to ensure continuous operations
• Develops, issues and supervises PM work orders to ensure continuous improvement
• Responsible for the actions, output and health & safety of maintenance department employees and related contractors.
• Other duties as assigned
• Experience with French fry processing and a clear understanding of the steps involved in the production of French fries.
• Trade certification or college diploma is required (industrial electrician, industrial mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, and instrumentation technician).
• Excellent technical background for identification of obsolete items, OEM part sourcing and maintenance background
• Strong proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, excel, and spreadsheets and AS400.
• Experience directing fast paced maintenance activities in a food manufacturing plant
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident, decisive, able to deal with conflict and yet achieve win-win results
• Preference given to a candidate who has maintenance supervisor or planner experience.

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Coordinate with the Electrical Supervisor and supervision of union employees
• Work with the Maintenance Planner, plans and schedules major shutdowns and mechanics’ daily and long-term workload
• Completes equipment PMs in advance to ensure correct work orders and parts are on hand for major shutdowns
• Work with the MRO Coordinator to have essential parts on hand for all weekend and major shutdowns
• Manages Part Rebuild, PM and Inventory programs
• Coordinates mechanics work with the production department to ensure continuous operations
• Develops, issues and supervises PM work orders to ensure continuous improvement
• Responsible for the actions, output and health & safety of maintenance department employees and related contractors.
• Other duties as assigned
• Experience with French fry processing and a clear understanding of the steps involved in the production of French fries.
• Trade certification or college diploma is required (industrial electrician, industrial mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, and instrumentation technician).
• Excellent technical background for identification of obsolete items, OEM part sourcing and maintenance background
• Strong proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, excel, and spreadsheets and AS400.
• Experience directing fast paced maintenance activities in a food manufacturing plant
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident, decisive, able to deal with conflict and yet achieve win-win results
• Preference given to a candidate who has maintenance supervisor or planner experience