Maintenance Supervisor

Richardson International•Thunder Bay, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Richardson has approximately 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson operates port terminals from coast to coast across Canada and exports Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds to end-use markets in over 50 countries around the globe. Working with Richardson opens the door to a work of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor at our Thunder Bay, ON location.

Requirements

Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Diploma or Red Seal Mechanical and/or Electrical Trade qualification (dual trade qualification considered an asset).
Minimum five years of industrial maintenance supervisory, planning, and/or leadership experience.
Previous procurement, purchasing, and inventory management experience.
Experience working with vendors, suppliers, and service contractors.
Previous experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Thorough understanding of purchasing, procurement, and inventory control procedures and policies.
Strong supervisory, leadership, and organizational abilities.
Proven analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and collective agreement provisions.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Nice To Haves

Dual trade qualification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and work priorities related to maintenance planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
Lead the procurement process for maintenance-related materials, equipment, and spare parts, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition in compliance with departmental and company policies.
Review, evaluate, and process purchase requests forms for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
Draft, review, and evaluate supply and service specifications; review bids and recommend awards in accordance with procurement procedures.
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, negotiate terms, evaluate performance, and distribute purchasing information to internal and external stakeholders.
Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring availability of critical spare parts, including contingency planning for emergency or unplanned maintenance situations.
Gather, record, and maintain purchasing, inventory, and asset data within the CMMS, including bills of materials, parts lists, maintenance tasks, and equipment records.
In conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent, coordinate and plan plant-wide service shutdowns, ensuring sufficient parts, materials, tools, and manpower are available to complete scheduled maintenance activities.
In conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent, plan, optimize, and support preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment.
Provide supervisory support including job observations, employee coaching, scheduling, and coverage for other maintenance supervisors during absences.
Support human resources activities including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of maintenance personnel.
Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives and manage safety procedures and practices amongst the trades group.
Provide labour relations support, including discipline and performance management, in accordance with company policies and collective agreement requirements.
Implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives without compromising safety, quality, or equipment reliability.
Complete other related duties and special projects assigned.
Ability to respond to emergency call ins and work additional hours as required to fulfill the requirements of the position.