Maintenance Supervisor

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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we're committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we've supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for our Scarborough facility .  Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position provides direction and leadership for the Maintenance Department to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all equipment and that quality output meets or exceeds both short and long term objectives.

What you'll do

• Provide direction to ensure specific safety rules, housekeeping, pro-active accident prevention and conscious safety behaviours are adhered to and enforced if necessary
• Conduct monthly safety/crew meetings and ensure employees receive necessary training to perform their jobs in a safe manner
• Lead and control skilled labour and work crews engaged in all mechanical activities concerned with the operation of the mill
• Ability to optimize resources (manpower, equipment and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of work
• Able to demonstrate good organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices and developing improvements when necessary
• Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings and all other forms of related documentation and have some understanding of a CMMS system
• Command respect of his workforce, and develop excellent working relationships with all other department personnel
• Must be a good communicator. Able to give instructions in an efficient and effective way to his workforce. Communicate with other discipline supervisor's to ensure the optimum utilization of available resources with the overall objective of job completion
• Ensure smooth production operations by determining work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment, scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Direct maintenance operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operation, and personnel policies
• Resolve maintenance problems by conferring with management, engineering, and quality control personnel
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, projects and other duties
• Responsible for managing mechanical budget
• Perform other tasks or jobs as required

What You Bring

• ·Must have 5 years' experience in Pulp and Paper or a related manufacturing environment
• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years supervisory experience
• Must be familiar with heavy rotating equipment in a continuous manufacturing setting
• Must be familiar with centrifugal pumps and pumping systems
• Must have previous knowledge of bearings, bearing mounting and lubrication system
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of papermaking and stock preparation equipment and processes
• Familiar with common safety practices in the industrial field, such as lockouts, confined space entry, WHMIS, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very good interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and leadership abilities

 What We Offer

- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)

- Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events

- A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition

- Opportunities for advancement and internal movement

- Education assistance for continuous skill development

- Academic scholarships for employees' children

- Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we're here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.