Maintenance Supervisor

at  Mother Parkers Tea Coffee

WHO IS MOTHER PARKERS?

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

THE ROLE:

We have an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance & Engineering team at our Mississauga plant. In this role you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of technicians to repair and maintain our processing and packaging equipment, ensuring an ongoing, safe, and cost-effective operation. We run a 24/7, multi-shift environment using the Operational Framework SQCDPE (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and Environment) and associated Key Performance Indicators.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Repair and maintain packaging, processing, and material handling equipment. Provide direction and assistance to team where needed.
• Develop and maintain an effective Preventative Maintenance (PM) program, tracking operating failures and planned downtime.
• Continue to develop the relationship between the Operators and Maintenance crews, cross training Operators in maintaining equipment.
• Monitor and track maintenance performance and take action when needed.
• Provide after-hours support for breakdowns, rush parts and service.
• Review PM and PM tasks after completion and make suggestions to improve our PM effectiveness.
• Observe PM process on a regular basis (minimum 3 PMs/week).
• Hire and supervise tradespeople during installations, repairs, or maintenance (eg. electricians, plumbers, etc.).
• Prepare the skills matrix and develop a training plan for the Maintenance department.
• Conduct shift handover meetings daily and provide team feedback to the Maintenance Manager.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.
• Participate in the coordination of projects.
• Create report for planned and unplanned downtime and present to Maintenance Manager on a weekly basis.
• Conduct RCA for repeat breakdowns and develop a plan for resolution.
• Conduct BDA (Breakdown analysis of major breakdowns).

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Minimum 5-7 years of Maintenance experience in CPG and/or food manufacturing.
• Completion of an Industrial Millwright or Electricians License.
• Technical knowledge of processing and packaging equipment is an asset.
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation or problem solve and decide on the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to inspire and influence by motivating others.
• Drive for results with timely decision making, command and negotiating skills.
• Possess strong computer and software application skills with knowledge of operating systems CMMS, ERP and MES.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.