maintenance supervisor.

We are seeking a safety-focused, leadership-driven Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations at our state-of-the-art facility in Richmond, BC. Operating as part of a forward-thinking, internationally backed organization, this rapidly expanding operation runs one of the largest food production plants of its kind in North America. Producing over one million pieces of premium product daily for major national and international grocery chains, this high-performing site is dedicated to operational excellence, cutting-edge technology, and top-tier safety standards.

This dynamic plant specializes in high-quality frozen and fresh ready-to-eat meals. If you are a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise and a reputation for fostering a positive, continuous-improvement culture, we want to hear from you.

What You Bring:
Deep expertise supervising and developing technical teams within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical knowledge, backed by computerized maintenance tracking experience.
A detail-oriented, safety-first mindset to ensure regulatory compliance across all boiler, HVAC, and utility systems.

A desire to implement preventive maintenance programs that minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

Position Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Richmond, BC
Permanent Position, Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Shifts: 8:00AM–5:00PM
Flexibility required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as production demands
Wage: $48-$54 (based on level of experience)
Valid Class 5 Power Engineering Certificate is required.
Interprovincial Red Seal Certification is strongly preferred.
Five years of previous manual machining experience in a fast-paced, shop setting is required
You are located in and legally permitted to work Fulltime in British Columbia

Advantages
Immediate & Permanent: Secure a full-time, long-term role with career growth and professional training opportunities.
Competitive Compensation: Strong salary package coupled with comprehensive benefits.
Premium Environment: Work in a technologically advanced, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility focused on innovation.
Leadership Impact: Play a crucial, high-visibility role in maintaining the facility's operational excellence and driving plant safety.
Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, team-oriented workplace that actively rewards problem-solving and efficiency.
Diverse Exposure: Lead maintenance across a wide variety of advanced systems, from high-speed production lines to facility utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of maintenance technicians. Prioritize tasks, assign work orders, and coach team members on safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
Preventive Maintenance: Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize machinery uptime and optimize facility performance.
Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and coordinate the repair of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, and low/high voltage systems.
CMMS Optimization: Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track schedules, manage work orders, log equipment histories, and track spare parts inventory.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to occupational health and safety protocols, building codes, and strict food safety regulations (HACCP / GMP).
Inventory & Vendor Coordination: Maintain an accurate inventory of tools and spare parts. Monitor stock levels and collaborate with purchasing departments and external vendors to source materials.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in root-cause analysis, identify opportunities for process improvements or cost savings, and implement standard operating procedures.
Project Support: Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to assist teams and collaborate on facility upgrades and machinery commissioning.

Qualifications
Certification: Valid Class 5 Power Engineering Certificate (BC Safety Authority) is required. Interprovincial Red Seal Certification (Millwright, Electrical, or related trade) is preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with a proven track record of at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing environment. Food processing or packaging facility experience is an asset.
Technical Proficiency: Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, motors, control panels, refrigeration units, and HVAC systems. Comfort utilizing tools like ohmmeters for diagnostics and troubleshooting PLCs/VFDs is preferred.
Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of industrial safety protocols, safety regulations, and compliance standards within a food production environment (HACCP, GMP).
Communication & Software Literacy: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficient computer literacy, specifically with CMMS software and maintenance recordkeeping. Adaptability & Drive: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively under pressure, and lead teams through a fast-paced environment.
Scheduling Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, and provide emergency support if required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods during the shift.
Comfortable performing physical tasks that involve bending, climbing, reaching, and working in cold or humid processing environments (production floor/cold storage).
Aerial lift or forklift certification is considered an asset.

Summary
If you have the skills/qualifications detailed above we would love to connect further.
Send your updated resume directly to View email address on randstad.com
Please ensure to state the job role in the email subject line.

While all applications are appreciated, only qualified candidates already in the British Columbia area will be considered and contacted.

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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