Maintenance Supervisor

IL129-2752184 · Mississauga, Ontario · Jeff Katz

Job Description

Senior Maintenance Supervisor – Packaged Food ManufacturingLocation: Mississauga, ONCompensation: $105,000–$125,000 base + bonus (based on experience and education) Summary A well-established North American manufacturer of packaged and convenience food products is expanding operations in the Greater Toronto Area and adding a newly created Senior Maintenance Supervisor role at its Mississauga facility. This site supports high-speed processing and packaging lines and continues to invest in reliability, equipment upgrades, and long-term workforce stability. This is a first-shift leadership role designed for someone who wants to stay close to the floor, lead a unionized maintenance team, and improve performance without sacrificing work-life balance. The environment is structured, team-oriented, and built for leaders who want longevity—not burnout. Responsibilities · Provide leadership to a unionized maintenance team, setting expectations through daily engagement · Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability · Plan labor coverage, manage schedules, and support workforce planning for the maintenance group · Coach, mentor, and develop technicians while reinforcing safety and quality standards · Partner with production and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and capital initiatives · Step in on complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting as needed · Drive continuous improvement through better planning, documentation, and standard work practices What We’re Looking For · Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering · 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a food, packaged goods, or closely related manufacturing environment · Union maintenance experience is required · Strong hands-on background in both mechanical and electrical systems · Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a structured environment · Comfortable working in fast-paced, production-driven operations · Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally