We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations in a rapid-paced pork processing and meat manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supervising maintenance technicians.

The successful candidate will ensure that all production equipment, refrigeration systems, and facility machinery operate safely and efficiently while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians and millwrights.
- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
- Maintain meat processing machinery, conveyors, packaging machines, grinders, mixers, and cutting equipment.
- Ensure refrigeration systems and cold storage equipment operate efficiently.
- Minimize production downtime through effective troubleshooting and maintenance planning.
- Schedule maintenance activities to avoid interruptions to production.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, CFIA requirements, and workplace safety regulations.
- Coordinate with production supervisors to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment service histories.
- Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with external contractors and suppliers.




- Train and mentor maintenance employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other health and safety policies.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.

Job Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in meat processing, pork production, or food manufacturing.
- Minimum 2 3 years of maintenance supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience maintaining food processing and packaging equipment.
- Knowledge of PLCs, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with industrial refrigeration and cold storage systems is an asset.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, CFIA, and food safety requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in cold, wet, and fast-paced production environments.
- Flexibility to respond to emergency breakdowns and occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

- Red Seal Industrial Millwright (433A) or Industrial Electrician (442A) certification is a strong asset.
- Previous experience in pork processing, meat slaughtering, deboning, or meat packaging facilities.
- Experience with automated production lines and PLC troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is an asset.

📌 Maintenance Supervisor (Chilliwack)
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📍 Chilliwack