Maintenance Supervisor, Merlin

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail&foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization. Job Summary: As the Maintenance Supervisor you will oversee the entire maintenance operation to include all process lines, packaging systems and equipment, and facility structure and equipment. You will be held accountable for maintaining food safety, employee safety, customer service (internal and external), quality and productivity standards.Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the daily execution of scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and other activities to minimize equipment down time Lead the development of an efficient line operation that meets or exceeds quality, food safety, people safety, service and cost requirementsDevelop and coach members of the maintenance team at all levels of the organization to improve people and equipment efficiency for the long-term Accountable for R&M performance indicators Develop budget and achieve financial targets Develop a culture of continuous improvement Provide a safe work environment Plan, organize, schedule and direct the activities in maintaining the plant manufacturing equipment for all production lines, support utilities, and facility packagingDirect responsibility for all the hourly Maintenance staff on all shifts Develop the technical skills of mechanics through in-house training programs and facilitate all areas of people management such as corrective action, attendance, PTO, and other plant policies Ensure that all equipment is operational and OSHA compliantEnhance existing maintenance programs/systems for all manufacturing equipment to further reduce plant equipment down time Audit and monitor the refrigeration system and continuously improve processes/procedures by developing and modifying SOP's Coordinate purchase orders and maintain necessary inventory of spare parts; operate within budgetDirect responsibility for R&M and mechanical labor cost Achieve and sustain world-class maintenance standards through developing direct reports and associated systems Daily execution of preventive maintenance to meet customer service requirements, quality specification, food safety, regulatory requirements, personal safety, equipment reliability, yields, and overhead costsCoach Maintenance team to obtain the best performance; institutionalize best practices and continuous improvement Build a collaborative working system in the region to improve efficiency, service, quality, and cost Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements and Skills: Physical Requirements: the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawlAble to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit Incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely Work Environment: the employee is occasionally exposed to hot conditions i.e. 35- 40 degrees in CHandle noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which may require hearing protection Knowledge of food processing equipment, such as pumps, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, electrical and process control systems, and utility systems such as compressed air and industrial waste handlingWorking knowledge in ammonia, refrigeration systems, preventive maintenance programs, and solid knowledge of industrial electricity and associated standards Ability to work within a diverse work environment and team Proven/demonstrated project management experience and process improvement abilityMust be PC literate with Microsoft Office software Ability to use computerized maintenance systems to track work orders, PM's, and inventory Must speak, write, and read English Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsNegotiation and conflict resolution skills Continuous improvement knowledge/Lean concepts and Six Sigma Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS program Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet business needs Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability, ability and willingness to travelThis job operates across multiple location and environment could vary from a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F to a greenhouse operation with temperatures that range from 80-90°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operationRole occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and armsThe position frequently involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds Compensation&Benefits: This position offers a salary range of $70,000– $80,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

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