Supervisor, Maintenance & Facilities

IVC Vita Health•Winnipeg, MB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Maintenance & Facilities, the Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance and facilities team to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and building systems. The Supervisor coordinates preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration activities, contractor work, and facility improvements while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), health and safety requirements, and company policies. This role provides leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to maintenance personnel and works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Validation, and other departments to minimize equipment downtime and support operational excellence. The successful applicant may be required to work weekends based on operational needs and may participate in a rotational schedule with the day shift supervisor. This position will work primarily on the evening shift, providing supervision and support to evening and night shift union employees.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, natural health products, food, medical device, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs, facility systems, utilities, and equipment troubleshooting.
Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance projects.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, recognized by a Canadian University, or an Interprovincial Red Seal certification (Industrial Mechanic/Millwright) is required.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of GMP regulations and maintenance best practices.
Understanding of equipment validation, calibration, and change control processes.
Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with CMMS software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience applying Lean or operational excellence principles.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership training is preferred.
Certification in Maintenance Reliability (CMRP), Project Management (PMP), or Lean Manufacturing is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily activities of the Maintenance & Facilities team, including scheduling of work assignments, prioritizing maintenance requests, monitoring attendance, approving time off, and providing coaching and performance feedback.
Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
Assign and monitor corrective maintenance activities, ensuring equipment breakdowns are responded to promptly and effectively.
Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Support equipment qualification, validation, calibration, and requalification activities in collaboration with Validation and Quality Assurance.
Ensure all maintenance work is performed in accordance with GMP requirements, safety regulations, SOPs, and company policies.
Coordinate external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
Monitor the performance of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, purified water, electrical systems, boilers, refrigeration, security systems, and other building utilities.
Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facility infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in developing maintenance schedules that minimize production downtime.
Support capital projects including equipment installations, facility modifications, commissioning activities, and equipment start-up.
Participate in Change Control processes by evaluating maintenance impacts and supporting implementation activities.
Maintain inventory levels of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies while assisting with procurement activities.
Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as preventive maintenance completion, equipment downtime, work order completion, and maintenance costs.
Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and support audit readiness activities.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.
Ensure employees receive appropriate technical and safety training and maintain required competencies.
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.