JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance, the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing and directing a work team whose mission is to ensure the proper operating condition of equipment. While promoting interdepartmental collaboration among work teams to ensure the smooth operation of the plant, he/she puts his/her skills to work in improving the systems already in place and in resolving problems. In addition, he rigorously monitors the application of occupational health and safety regulations.

TASKS

• Be a leader in health and safety;
• Manage the operations of your team, ensuring that work is performed in accordance with health and safety regulations and quality objectives;
• Implement and enforce best practices to eliminate hazardous situations in the workplace including maintaining order and cleanliness of work areas;
• Actively collaborate with the OHS Coordinator;
• Plan, supervise and organize the work of mechanics and subcontractors;
• Coordinate and ensure the execution of preventive maintenance activities;
• Prioritize emergency interventions on production equipment according to the plant’s priorities;
• Participate in the resolution of maintenance-related problems (electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic);
• Optimize the management of spare parts inventories;
• Issue work orders and follow up with service providers;
• Participate in process improvement activities, equipment changes and project management;
• Act as a facilitator and coach to employees to ensure that all work is done in accordance with standards and operational procedures while respecting safety and quality rules;
• Carry out various management activities and ensure the application of the provisions of the collective agreement;
• Actively participate in the achievement of the objectives of the sector by strategically managing human and material resources;
• Encourage employee participation in the resolution of various problems;
• Ensure that the personnel working under his/her supervision are well trained and use their full potential;
• Carry out all administrative tasks for his/her shift (reports: maintenance, time sheets, accidents, performance, training, labor movement, environment, etc.) while respecting the collective agreement in effect;
• Work closely with all supervisors to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness of activities;
• Perform all other related duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Knowledge, skills, training, experience, etc.)

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in industrial mechanics or other related field, or any other combination deemed relevant;
• College diploma in industrial mechanics or vocational diploma in industrial maintenance;
• Minimum of two years’ experience in industrial equipment maintenance;
• Certified trade certificate/ticket Red Seal would be an asset
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing personnel in an industrial field, preferably in the forestry field.
• Integration of health and safety as a core value;
• Teamwork and leadership;
• Rigor and ability to plan and organize work;
• Self-control and interpersonal and communication skills;
• Analytical thinking, strategic reasoning and results orientation;
• Ability to develop the skills of direct collaborators and others.