Maintenance and Engineering Superintendent

Tasks

• Ensuring the appropriate level of cleanliness according to AIB, BRC, and HACCP requirements.
• Ensuring effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.
• Monitoring the material and equipment inventory, coordinating orders and replenishments with the Purchaser.
• Directing and supervising all maintenance and engineering team operations.
• Optimizing factory processes and procedures.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating all operations to achieve defined objectives.
• Planning and organizing the human and material resources necessary for operations.
• Planning, organizing, and establishing budgets and timelines specific to different projects.
• Effectively managing and delegating equipment construction, installations, repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure effective coordination of operations.
• Defining project concepts (layout, sizing, functionality, etc.).
• Training, supervising, and mobilizing your team (between 15 and 20 people) on a daily basis.
• Participating in production operations when necessary.
• Participating in research and development operations.
• Actively participating in various committees (management, OHS, sustainability, ISO, etc.).
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Monitoring performance indicators as well as factory process and procedure audits.
• Performing any other related duties.

Advantages

• Comprehensive group insurance.
• RRSP with company contributions.
• Telemedecine.
• Four weeks of vacation upon hiring.
• Reimbursement of OIQ membership fees.
• Work uniform provided.
• Computer and cell phone provided.
• Paid travel to different factories around the world.
• Skill development (paid training).

Job requirements

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering field (required).
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (required).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a similar position.
• Ability to travel at least once or twice a year to the United States, ideally once a year internationally to visit the different factories.
• Ability to answer calls in support of maintenance issues during evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards.
• Knowledge of the plastic or paper pulp sector.
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion equipment.
• Ability to read plans and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of production and improvement tools such as Gantt, MRP, Kaizen, 5S, Lean (an asset).
• Ability to use different software such as the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an ERP system.
• Knowledge of AutoCad software (2D, 3D), SAP and Optivision.
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written (required to communicate with various predominantly English-speaking stakeholders).

Desired profile

• Dynamism and proactivity.
• Hands-on approach.
• Ability to coordinate and delegate.
• Ability to motivate your team and encourage an open culture.
• Ability to develop the potential of your team and bring out the best in everyone.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to innovate and bring new ideas.
• Sense of responsibility, autonomy, and versatility.