We are hiring a Maintenance Supervisor, 2nd Shift, for our Client in Concord, Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY:
First line supervisor who provides instruction, guidance and leadership to employees by assisting in solving day to day problems, utilizing the Employee Charter while implementing the policies and procedures of the company.
 
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the overseeing and directing of Maintenance workers and the coordinating of activities related to maintenance operations ensuring that all timing schedules and regulations of the trades are adhered to. The Maintenance Supervisor supports the Maintenance Manager by acting as liaisons in matters regarding policy application, employee relations and continuous improvement. Direct and indirect supervisor responsibility of approximately thirty to forty employees.
 
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor confers regularly with divisional and supplier staff specialists on matters related to maintenance operations. The incumbent requires excellent organization and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act on behalf of Maintenance Manager in his absence.
• Provides instruction, guidance and leadership to employees by assisting in solving day to day problems.
• Establish and maintain effective communications with engineering, quality assurance, production and material control support groups.
• Setting and achieving priorities according to production schedules
• Maintain Top 3 issue list and develop action plan to close and prevent from reoccurence
• Working actively with production (operators, supervisors and managers) to support schedules
• Conduct all business activity in a professional manner consistent with the positive leadership practices of building trust, empowerment, and personal responsibility.
• Setting up, carrying and following up of appropriate PM Schedules for Weld Lines
• External Contact with Contractors, Suppliers – follow through and follow up on work orders and outside work
• Utilize interactive management principles when implementing progressive discipline procedures in dealing with unsatisfactory employees. Encourage professional development to enhance team performance. Cross train team members to maximize flexibility and coverage to accommodate vacations and absences.
• Supervises an average of 5 - 60 employees in accordance with the principles of the Employee Charter and the policies and procedures set out in the Employee Handbook.
• To communicate with and motivate all employees in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Provide appropriate safety training to personnel that operate or maintain equipment.
• Promote and practice our “Safety First” policy by addressing any hazards, defective equipment or unsafe situation
• Contain, report and have safety hazards fixed by the qualified people immediately.
• Know how to perform your team’s assigned tasks in a safe manner.
• In your area, know how to properly lockout all energy sources, including stored energy.
• Instruct and monitor your team to ensure they are following the safety rules, standard and procedure at all time.
• Know what type of Personal Protective Equipment is required for the jobs in your area and ensure that your team uses personal Protective Equipment properly.
• Ensure work areas are keep clean, promote and practice good housekeeping along with all fellow Team Members.
• Ensure Quality Workmanship through continuous improvement and training.
• Help to exceed Customer Quality Expectations with a focus on zero defects.
• Ensure the Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Participate in making and communicating improvements to existing procedures.
• Ensure quality checks are performed with the correct equipment at the required frequency.
• Communicate Problem Reports to other Team Members.
•  Report Quality issues or concerns immediately – assist in containment and corrective actions.
• Be familiar with and follow all regulatory compliance with the Company, Local, State and Federal Legislations including OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring that safe and healthy conditions are met at all locations assigned to this division.
• Be responsible to ensure that there is an understanding of all health and safety rules by all employees.
• Provide accountability for enforcing safety rules and implementing the necessary training and corrective actions to ensure proper focus on established objectives.
• Perform workplace health and safety inspections.
• Facilitate Accident and Incident investigations.
• Report Accidents and Incidents immediately to the appropriate person.
• Review and sign all Accident and Incident investigations.

Your Qualifications:

• C of Q in Industrial Electrician and/or Industrial Millwright .
• 5 years hands on work related experience in Maintenance Department
• Strong capability and experience (5 yrs) to design, integrate and program new welding equipment using PLC (RSLOGIX 5000)  and Robots (FANUC, ABB and Motoman)
• Strong capability and experience (5 yrs) to set up or modify  programs of existing, new and older,  using PLC (RSLOGIX 5000) and Robots (Fanuc & ABB and Motoman)
• Strong knowledge about manufacturing equipment to assist in choosing proper equipment for P&F’s requirements
• Strong capability and experience (5 yrs) to set up new equipment i.e. weld lines
• Strong knowledge and experience (5 yrs) in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Strong knowledge of machine safety devices
• Excellent presentation, motivation and Team building skills.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within team environment.
• Good mathematical and communication skills.
• Human resource skills and maturity in judgement required.
• Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.)
• Must be able to work in a strictly confidential manner.

We look forward to receiving your CV to jvicars@headstartemployment.ca. Please include "Maintenance Supervisor - Concord" in the subject line of your email.

We thank all those that apply. Only those being considered for this position will be contacted.