Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor – Pulp & Paper MillJob Title:
Maintenance SupervisorIndustry:
Pulp & Paper ManufacturingLanguage Requirement:
French & English – BilingualLocation:
[ Edmundston, NB ]Employment Type:
Full-Time / Permanent
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced
Maintenance Supervisor
to oversee maintenance operations within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of skilled tradespeople and maintenance technicians, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mill equipment and production systems.
This position will be responsible for coordinating
preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, managing maintenance priorities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Engineering, Reliability, Safety, and external contractors to minimize equipment downtime and maintain production efficiency.
French and English bilingualism is required, as the successful candidate will communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders in both languages.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to
maintenance trades, technicians, and contractors .
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily maintenance activities based on production requirements and equipment conditions.
Lead
preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
programs to improve equipment reliability and availability.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other industrial equipment issues.
Coordinate emergency and breakdown maintenance to minimize production downtime.
Support maintenance planning and scheduling, including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment requirements.
Work closely with Production to coordinate equipment shutdowns, planned maintenance, and repairs.
Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures and quality standards.
Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve
reliability, availability, and maintenance effectiveness .
Participate in root-cause analysis and develop corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with
health & safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements .
Lead and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, and incident investigations as required.
Coordinate external contractors and service providers, including work scopes, site access, safety requirements, and performance.
Manage maintenance-related parts, tools, materials, and inventory in coordination with the maintenance/planning team.
Review work orders, maintenance history, equipment records, and performance metrics.
Support the development and improvement of
PM/PdM programs
and maintenance procedures.
Provide coaching, training, performance feedback, and development support to maintenance employees.
Work with Engineering and Reliability teams on equipment upgrades, modifications, and capital projects.
Assist with annual maintenance planning, shutdown/turnaround activities, and maintenance budgets.
Promote a culture of
safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement .
Typical Equipment / SystemsExperience with some or all of the following would be valuable:
Pulping and stock preparation equipment
Pumps, compressors, fans, and blowers
Conveyors and material-handling systems
Rollers, bearings, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Motors and drives
Boilers and steam systems
Process piping and valves
Electrical distribution and industrial controls
Instrumentation and automation systems
Mill utilities and auxiliary equipment
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline ;
equivalent industrial experience may also be considered.
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within a pulp & paper, manufacturing, forestry, chemical, or heavy industrial environment.
Previous experience in a
Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Coordinator, or similar leadership role .
Demonstrated experience supervising skilled trades and/or maintenance technicians.
Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Experience troubleshooting industrial mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
Experience working with
CMMS/work-order systems .
Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance service providers.
Strong understanding of industrial health and safety requirements.
Experience with maintenance shutdowns/turnarounds is an asset.
Fluent French and English – required.
Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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