Senior Maintenance Supervisor – Packaged Food Manufacturing
Location: Mississauga, ON
Compensation: $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