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