Maintenance Supervisor - Body

We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex , we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, mentor, and coach unionized skilled trades.
• Enforce and ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards, including but not limited to Safety Operating System activities, lockout procedures, overhead safety, and lifting/rigging.
• Lead, plan, and oversee all maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, emergency breakdowns, and daily start-up procedures, to ensure optimal equipment readiness and performance.
• Monitor and assess employee performance, manage concerns and exercise disciplinary action if necessary.
• Develop and implement training strategies for team members and celebrate accomplishments.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and facilitate timely repairs of equipment breakdowns, driving root cause analysis to eliminate downtime and improve mean time between failures.
• Coordinate resources, materials, and schedules with production departments to minimize impact on production, maximize equipment effectiveness, and adhere to budgetary and time constraints.
• Conduct regular safety audits, take appropriate action to protect employee health and safety, and assure adherence to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce waste, and enhance productivity and quality.
• Utilize plant reporting tools and performance metrics to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Support production departments in meeting targets and contribute to improving standard practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of all required reports (e.g., timesheets, overtime, PM status, shift logs) to the Superintendent.

You'll have...

Education

• College Diploma or Skilled-Trade Certificate of Qualification. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or 5 years of trade experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights.

Even better, you may have...

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience

• Experience of supervising skilled trades personnel in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment preferred.
• Experience with industrial robots preferred (Fanuc).
• Outstanding, interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills.
• Experience with industrial controls such as PLCs (Allen-Bradley) Siemens drives, HMIs
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all employees in the organization.
• Knowledge of common industrial machine components (i.e., Bearings, sprockets, belts, etc.) and the ability to source them.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.).

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

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