Maintenance Supervisor

About the job

Company Overview

Who we are . At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realized every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.3 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 960 million board feet of softwood lumber.

What we believe. A culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, and fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Opportunity exists immediately for a safety committed, motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Maintenance Department in the position of Maintenance Supervisor, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Supervisor will support the achievement of excellent safety, environmental, and reliability performance, leading a team that manages, repairs, and tracks repairable spares, to ensure replacement parts are always ready and cost-effective to reduce equipment downtime and meet operational budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Technical trades group responsible for execution of the precision equipment rebuilds.
• Assign repair tasks to technicians based on their skills and job priority.
• Review worker output to make sure all quality and time goals are met.
• Monitor stock levels to keep a close eye on how many repairable parts are in the warehouse, tracking in-house and offsite repairs.
• Identifying and procuring necessary materials, tools, and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance work performed and associated costs.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance maintenance processes and procedures.
• Drives for high productivity, precision workmanship, technical accuracy, and consistent reporting standards.
• Responsible for commissioning and start-ups and performance testing of new and rebuilt equipment.
• Support and develop the Reliability Team staff to maximize their engagement and the performance of their areas by identifying and prioritizing area reliability concerns.
• Utilize the CMMS system (SAP) to document all work and track issues; ensure that Area Coordinators understand the issues and risks, and that problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Promoting a culture of safety by ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with established safety standards and regulations.
• Engage crew to foster ownership, financial stewardship, and proactivity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical background in a Mechanical discipline (ie, RSE, C. Tech, or C.E.T. or Red Seal Trade) is preferred; applicants with applicable planning experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience as a Maintenance Supervisor and/or Planner in a heavy industrial setting. Ability to navigate computerized maintenance management systems (SAP).
• Reputation for making health and safety a priority in the workplace.
• Excellent communication, time management and conflict resolution skills.
• The knowledge of pulp mill processes is an asset.

Salary

The salary for this position is $105,000.00 - $158,000.00. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Pension and Benefits

• We provide a competitive pension plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to an on-site gym.

Application Process

Mercer Celgar is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Submit your resume to the documents folder on the application. Resumes and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than July 27, 2026.

We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: