Maintenance Supervisor - Afternoons

MDI Holdings Corp., is a unique partnership between Vitalus Nutrition Inc. and Gay-Lea Foods. MDI produces specialty Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) and Butter Products. As the managing partner, Vitalus Nutrition Inc., brings their purpose of "Improving lives by unlocking the nutritional value of milk" to life by producing these key products for both local and global markets.

Our team in Winnipeg, MB, is proud of what we do and the contributions we make in both our local and global communities. Our culture is deeply rooted in our values of Integrity, Care and Expertise.

We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor, at our Winnipeg, Manitoba location. The primary role of the Maintenance Supervisor is ensuring the day-to-day maintenance plan is carried out on schedule to ensure minimal operational downtime or impact. The Maintenance Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates maintenance staff in a manner that drives productivity, maintains engagement, and ensures a safe work environment. This position is responsible for being a hands-on resource to the team by supervising, assigning, and participating in the maintenance plan alongside the Maintenance team. The secondary role of this position is to contribute to the effective and efficient implementation of the operational plan by assisting the Manager in identifying and improving effectiveness and efficiency within all aspects of the department and the building. On occasion, the position may provide backup for the Manager in their absence.

This position will work Sunday

• Thursday from 11:00 a.m.

• 7:30 p.m. to support a 24/7/365 operation.

The successful candidate will be required in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure reliability, efficiency, availability, and continued operations.

• Managing the Work Order system to prioritize and ensure timely completion.

• Communicate and schedule work order requirements with maintenance technicians daily to determine realistic completion target dates based on priority, current workload, parts requirements, and production scheduling.

• Address issues or concerns that may interfere with the completion of the daily plan and with production operations.

• Work with all Managers and department supervisors in coordinating the availability of daily work orders, Preventative Maintenance (PM) and continuous improvement activities.

• Work closely with Maintenance Purchaser/Planner to ensure that all parts and services are available to complete work as per schedule. Purchase parts or plan services as required.

• Assist with the development of a work schedule for required major planned downtime on equipment.

• Receives and investigates calls for service and details required action by providing direction to maintenance technicians or by further consideration/scheduling.

• Supervises, assigns, and participates in the maintenance plan by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting breakdowns alongside the Maintenance team.

• Work with and monitor external contractors and services while on-site to ensure proper completion of work.

• Respond appropriately to emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment to reduce manufacturing machine downtime.

• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership & Human Resources

• Develop and maintain a team-based work environment by providing leadership, direction, coaching, training, communicating job expectations clearly and consistently, by planning, monitoring, and adhering to policies and procedures.

• Manages performance, attendance & discipline of maintenance team and consults with the Maintenance Manager as required. i.e., work scheduling, performance development program, employee relations.

• Identifies training needs and provides training for the maintenance team. Shares personal knowledge and skills to develop the competence of staff.

• Ensure a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment for employees.

• Assist in the development of positive cross-functional/department relationships.

Safe Work Environment

• Foster safe work practices by enforcing standard safety procedures and as required develop and implement practical recommendations for safety practices.

• Verify that no unsafe practices develop in the plant, perform periodic inspections, and enforce all the policies and procedures related to employee safety in the work environment.

• Ensure contractors follow the required safety procedures.

• Required to be a certified First Aider

Continuous Improvement

• Contributes to establishing and maintaining a Continuous Improvement environment.

• Develop reporting and measurements to ensure continued successful progress on a daily/ weekly/ monthly target. Review and communicate results regularly with the team and discuss and develop action plans to address concerns and positively influence outcomes.

• Applies lean manufacturing techniques and processes with staff; problem-solving, 5S workplace cleanliness and organization system.

• Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of processes and suggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.

Quality & Customer Focus

• Builds positive and productive relationships; works collaboratively with external suppliers and internal customers and departments to achieve operational results.

• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.

• Ensures the work area is always kept clean.

• Contributes to the writing and review of standard operating procedures and standard work documentation for maintenance processes and tasks.

• Complies and upholds quality systems requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as Industrial mechanic, Millwright or Electrician or a combination of education and 4 years of Food Industry manufacturing work experience in the trade or in Maintenance Supervision/Management.

• Production manufacturing experience (preferably dairy operations and/or food production plant).

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

• Proven ability to supervise and lead Maintenance Teams.

• Physical strength and stamina to complete maintenance and repair work.

• Proven record of safety and work performance.

• Computer literacy: ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Teams and CMMS

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Hourly Rate

• Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, LTD & Life Insurance Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• Learning opportunities

• Bonus Program

• RRSP/DPSP Program

• Social & Wellness Events

• Attendance Incentive

• Shift Premiums for non-standard hours & weekends.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MDI Holdings Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodation is available upon request.