Maintenance Team Lead

Job Posting

Snackruptors Inc. is a renowned leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized globally for delivering exceptional quality products. Our diverse workforce reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued. Driven by a shared passion for excellence and innovation, we continuously enhance our cutting-edge production processes and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Apply now to the Maintenance Team Lead position on our growing Maintenance team and be a part of our exciting journey!

Job purpose

The Maintenance Team Lead oversees daily maintenance activities, ensures equipment performance, enforces safety standards, and trains technicians. They allocate resources, drive improvements, align with company goals, and manage team performance and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

• Oversee daily maintenance activities, ensuring efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and production systems during the assigned shift.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance and production floor efficiency using OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and downtime analysis.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians in advanced troubleshooting techniques, including electrical diagnostics, PLC programming, and mechanical repairs, following the company’s training program.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address recurring equipment failures or inefficiencies.
• Perform emergency repairs and provide technical guidance on production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures during maintenance tasks, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols and working with high-voltage equipment.
• Allocate resources and assign tasks for Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with leadership to align maintenance strategies with company priorities and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical safety codes, as well as all relevant federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, manage inventory, and document maintenance activities for improved system reliability.
• Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
• Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures.
• Approve the vacation requests.
• Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure.
• Issue disciplinary action when needed.
• Perform other assigned duties and manage waterlogs.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with expertise in PLCs.
• Industrial Millwright 433A or Electrical License (309A or 442) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OEE metrics, downtime analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA) for improving equipment performance.
• Familiarity with health and safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and high-voltage safety standards.
• Proficiency in using CMMS for work order tracking, inventory management, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working conditions

• Work indoors.
• May be exposed to hot temperatures from ovens.
• May work close to others, usually within a few feet.
• Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and temperature.

Physical requirements

• Standing involved.
• May repeat the same movement.
• Often wear safety equipment such as gloves, hair nets, steel toed safety shoes/boots and beard nets.
• Ability to bend or twist their body.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

What’s in it for you?

At Snackruptors Inc, we truly care about our employees and are committed to their well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Prescription/Drug Coverage
• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• AD&D Insurance

Additional perks to support your work-life balance and personal development:

• Work Life Balance
• PTO to Commemorate Your Work Anniversary
• Employee Engagement Events
• Recognition Programs & Employee Awards
• Bi-Weekly Pay Structure
• Annual Safety Shoe Allowance
• Free ESL Classes
• Wellness Room

And Much More!

($35.50/hourly) Compensation is based on market benchmarks, candidate experience, and qualifications.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Snackruptors Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment practices. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, we are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes for applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodation, please notify our Human Resources (HR) team.

All personal information collected during the recruitment process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Snackruptors Inc. does not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. If you suspect that this job posting or any recruitment communication claiming to represent our organization is fraudulent or misleading, please report it to our Human Resources (HR) team or through our official company channels so appropriate action can be taken.

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