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Maintenance Supervisor

J.D. Irving


Job Location:

Saint John - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 70000 - 120000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you a hands-on leader with strong technical skills and a passion for maintaining safe reliable and efficient mill operations If so this could be the right opportunity for you.

In this position you will supervise a team responsible for troubleshooting repairing and maintaining mill equipment to maximize uptime and ensure safe production. Youll coordinate work orders support preventative maintenance planning and partner closely with operations mangers to ensure equipment readiness. The salary range for this position will be $70000 - $120000 depending on experience and qualifications.



Responsibilities
    • Drive a Health & Safety culture and ensure policies and procedures are followed and accident investigations conducted

    • Supervise Industrial Mechanics and outside contractors on repairs ongoing improvements and shutdown planning and execution

    • Lead improvement of Maintenance Best Practices and plant operating practices

    • Develop a culture of Continuous Improvement

    • Data collection and analysis including financial analysis of potential and active projects

    • Ensuring projects are in control and measuring savings

    • Monitor track and enhance current equipment availability

    • Training and development of apprentices

    • Coach maintenance team on JDI values and work assignments



Qualifications
  • Education Required:
    • Trade Certification or Associates Degree in a related technical field
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience
  • Mechanical knowledge and experience in industry is mandatory
  • Hands on experience with predictive and preventative maintenance practices
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining reliability improvement initiatives
  • Project management and prioritization skills is required
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and JD Edwards E1 are an asset
  • Advanced computer skills and working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Exposure to a manufacturing facility is considered an asset
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate team members
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Valid drivers license and clean drivers abstract
  • Lean Six Sigma training is considered an asset



Required Experience:

Manager


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Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more

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