Supervisor, Maintenance

at  Green First Forest Products

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

LOCATION: COCHRANE, ON (SAWMILL)

GreenFirst is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to provide planning and direction to the Site Services area, optimizing the process in providing site and electrical maintenance services the most cost-effective manner to maximize the Sawmill productivity and efficiency and maintain alignment of the Reliability Group with the principles and objectives defined in the Results Management Framework.

Requirements:

• Education: College diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years in a related field
• Bilingual: (English & French) An asse

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged mechanical maintenance team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities.
• Report to Maintenance Superintendent.
• Support and maintain an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Plan and record maintenance activities by using the site maintenance management system.
• Monitor the spare part inventories and keep equipment files up to date.
• Report on the status of maintenance work at the weekly priority meeting.
• Review production, quality control, maintenance, down time and statistical reports and work orders to optimally plan own activities.
• Provide training recommendations to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintain and effectively keep all mechanical equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Report and explain deviations from planned activities.
• Recommend changes/improvements to the maintenance management system and standards to the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: College diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years in a related field
• Bilingual: (English & French) An asset

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.ca