Maintenance Supervisor

We are not your ordinary beverage Company. We are innovators. We are environmental stewards. We are a passionate team proudly creating a better future.

Ice River Sustainable Solutions did not become the first beverage company in North America to develop and supply a 100% recycled plastic bottle by following others. We achieved this through leadership, innovation and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

The **Maintenance Supervisor **is responsible for providing high-level electromechanical technical support to all departments, developing and mentoring operators and other maintenance technicians, and driving continuous improvements efforts.

Maintenance Supervisor **can expect**:

- Excellent Wages (compensation aligned on experience)
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- Line Efficiency Bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- On the Job Training
- Uniforms
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Team Work
- Continuous Skills Development
- Leadership Opportunities

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Work directly with management to develop and execute focused improvement projects involving process optimizations, upgrades, and the resolution of reoccurring problems
- Resolve complex electrical issues including diagnostics of sensors, programing, variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, profi-bus, Ethernet), PLC input/output cards, safety modules and other electrical components.
- Work with equipment manufactures technical support to proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose and repair complex machine and process issues within mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls systems.
- Read and interpret schematics for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, logic, process flow and instrumentation diagrams. Teach others to read also.
- Coach and develop operators and other technicians on proper equipment set up, operation, changeovers, regular maintenance and technical troubleshooting procedures.
- Develop plans, lead others and execute hands on preventative maintenance and annual rebuilds, working with suppliers to minimize equipment downtime and repair cost.
- Lead operators, technicians and other peers by example on following safety, quality and environmental sustainability programs.
- Provide a strong presence on the production floor, monitoring all equipment and operators for safety, quality and efficiency risks or improvements.
- Maintain parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Minimum 5 years’ electromechanical experience in a high speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment (food industry is highly preferred)
- Minimum 2 Years’ experience leading and developing others in a technical capacity.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience working on continuous improvement projects.
- Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate holders would be preferred for this position.
- Possess strong electrical control and PLC knowledge applicable to executing the primary responsibilities.
- Possess strong organization, time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs (CMMS).
- Must have personal hand tools applicable to performing the primary responsibilities.
- Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures.
- Good knowledge of MS Office software.
- Possess a positive drive to assist all departments, as required.
- Available to work as required with an “on call” component.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation will be aligned based on experience.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $56,165.02-$99,461.99 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grafton, ON K0K2G0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have Food/Beverage or Packaging experience

**Experience**:

- millwright: 5 years (preferred)
- Electrical: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Millwright License (preferred)