Introduction Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and recent ideas.
Overview Reporting to the Maintenance Director, you will participate in the management of a maintenance team composed of 18-20 unionized employees performing industrial maintenance on food production equipment in a fast-paced and sustained operational environment (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). By exercising positive and mobilizing leadership, you will have to supervise, support and develop them so that the bakery is maintained in optimal condition to meet production needs.
What Wonderbrands offers:
Wonderbrands believes in local talent and accelerated career growth
Competitive compensation, health and dental benefits
Pension plan with matching contributions
Annual incentive program
Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Responsibilities Supervise and support the team in the preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment in order to minimize losses and unplanned shutdowns and to maximize the life of the plant's equipment and infrastructure
Ensure compliance with safety rules and food hygiene and safety standards
Liaise with external contractors and, as necessary, government agencies and regulators
Plan crew schedule using maintenance scheduling and work order systems
Empower employees and delegate work to them using the standard leader work approach
Review and approve the closeout of work orders (for employees and external contractors)




Manage maintenance room inventory
Make sure respecting deadlines
Identify employee training needs and offer them coaching
Provide support to employees to identify, process and resolve sometimes complex technical issues
Establish and maintain a positive environment for employees by promoting teamwork, effective communications and active listening
Manage performance, attendance, absenteeism, discipline and interpersonal conflicts in the team as a real change agent (by approaching change in a positive way and ensuring employee mobilization)
Requirements Diploma of college studies (DEC) in industrial mechanics or electrotechnics OR diploma of professional studies (DEP) in electromechanics
3-5 years of experience supervising a unionized industrial maintenance team
Experience in a food production factory, an asset
Experience in a factory certified according to a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standard, an asset
Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance activities
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Good understanding of occupational health and safety rules
Good understanding of maintenance room inventory management
Knowledge of automated processes and packaging technology, an asset
Knowledge of PLC (Allen Bradley, an asset)
Knowledge of EAM preventive maintenance software, an asset
Knowledge of Kronos software, an asset
Team spirit and good communication skills
Good organizational skills, analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills
Focused on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work diligently in a fast-paced production workplace
Willingness to learn, apply new skills and train employees
Courage to challenge the status quo
Comfortable adapting to change and acting as a positive agent of change

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📌 Maintenance Supervisor (Nova Scotia)
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📍 Nova Scotia