Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Being a maintenance supervisor at EACOM Ear Falls, a subsidiary of Interfor, means ensuring that the sawmill equipment is always up to scratch. Whether you are coordinating maintenance work or upgrades , operational efficiency is your top priority.

Are you a seasoned coach who can get the best of your team? Do you always have the best game plan? Are you willing to put your blood, sweat and tears (figuratively!) into your work at EACOM? Then we want to talk. Our team is waiting for you!

With strong roots in the northern regions of Ontario and Quebec , our sawmills do more than just transform wood; they also transform our communities.

What you’ll be doing specifically:

• Supervise/manage/lead the work of maintenance employees, subcontractors and contract staff.
• Organize and supervise preventive maintenance work for various types of equipment during scheduled shutdowns on-site.
• Create a work atmosphere that fosters the participation of staff under your supervision.
• Optimize the efficiency of operations to resolve equipment problems (while upholding occupational health and safety standards).
• Identify the causes of problems and take corrective action to prevent them.
• Oversee ongoing development and training for the maintenance group.
• Improve preventive maintenance and maintenance contract management processes.
• Meet targets while staying within the sawmill’s allocated budgets
• Initiate and actively contribute to the department’s day-to-day activities and meetings.

What you need to succeed with us:

• Be a team player and committed leader.
• Be someone who brings people together and who has diplomacy skills and an ability to teach.
• Be effective under pressure.
• Be organized, thoughtful and disciplined.

Qualifications

Experience that will help you in this position:

• DCS or BSc in mechanical engineering
• Mechanic’s license (Red Seal) is a good asset
• 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience (especially at sawmills)
• Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
• Have completed cost reduction and continuous improvement projects
• Excellent oral and written language skills (in English, with French as an added asset)

Additional Information At EACOM, we're here for you.

EACOM supports employment equity. Diversity is not only welcome, it’s encouraged! We’ll contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you need special accommodations, let us know. Any information you send us will be treated with respect and confidentiality. Gender diversity is also important. Know that women are definitely welcome!