Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 3:00p m - 11:30pm. Candidates must be available to work weekends and flexible shift schedules supporting 15- and 17-hour production operations. Shift start and end times may vary based on production requirements, with schedule changes communicated in advance wherever possible.

Hourly Rate: $40-45/hr

Work Location: Onsite (Milton, ON)

A SLICE OF THE ROLE

The Maintenance Shift Lead is responsible for supervising maintenance employee activities on the plant floor to ensure efficient workflow and meet daily and weekly schedules. This role coordinates with Quality Assurance, Scheduling, and HR to align activities, oversees the peeling operation, and ensures equipment is properly maintained through regular preventive maintenance, cleaning, and greasing. The role supports production efficiency and reliable equipment operation by meeting hourly targets, ensuring product supply, recommending equipment overhauls, and maintaining equipment in protected working condition according to technical manual standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Drive for Results
- Growth Potential
- Building Relationships
- Customer Focused

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead, coach and develop Maintenance Technicians to achieve safety, reliability and performance goals
- Plan, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily maintenance activities to maximize labor utilization and schedule adherence.
- Drive equipment reliability through effective PM execution, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including uptime, downtime, PM compliance, work order completion, overtime, and labor efficiency.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering to minimize disruptions.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, provide coaching, manage performance, and support employee development plans.
- Ensure accurate CMMS documentation, work order management, downtime reporting,



and maintenance records.
- Manage spare parts usage, inventory control, and maintenance resources to support operational reliability.
- Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, visual management, and waste reduction activities.
- Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, OHSA, company policies, and food safety requirements.
- Identify, address, and escalation safety, quality, operational, and maintenance risks in a timely manner.
- Support audits, capital projects, equipment installations, and plant improvement initiatives.
- Provide shift leadership, communicate priorities, and ensure effective shift handovers.
- Act as backup to the Maintenance Manager as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

MUST HAVE INGREDIENTS

Education & Experience

- Technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
- 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Licensed Millwright (433A)/Electrical(442A) preferred; other skilled trade certifications considered.
- Previous leadership, shift lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
- Required safety training and certifications (LOTO, Fall Protection, Lift Devices, etc.)

Skills

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
- Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information, procedures, and reports.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Proficient with CMMS systems, work order management, and maintenance documentation.
- Working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, OHSA, and food manufacturing requirements.
- Ability to analyze data, track KPIs, and

📌 Maintenance Shift Lead (Milton)
🏢 Chudleigh's
📍 Milton