Full-Time

Maintenance Supervisor

Deadline 8/24/27
Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands

501-1,000 employees

Canadian bakery producing branded breads

No salary listed

Amherst, NS, Canada

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
PLC
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in industrial mechanics or electrotechnics, or a Diploma of Professional Studies (DEP) in electromechanics.
  • Three to five years of experience supervising a unionized industrial maintenance team.
  • Experience planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
  • Computer skills using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • A good understanding of occupational health and safety rules.
  • A good understanding of maintenance room inventory management.
  • Team spirit and good communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills, an analytical mind, and problem-solving skills.
  • A focus on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.
  • The ability to multitask and work diligently in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Willingness to learn, apply new skills, and train employees.
  • Comfort adapting to change and acting as a positive agent of change.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support the team in preventive maintenance and repair of production equipment to minimize losses and unplanned shutdowns and maximize the life of plant equipment and infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules and food hygiene and safety standards.
  • Liaise with external contractors and, as necessary, government agencies and regulators.
  • Plan crew schedules using maintenance scheduling and work order systems.
  • Empower employees and delegate work to them using the standard leader work approach.
  • Review and approve the closeout of work orders for employees and external contractors.
  • Manage maintenance room inventory.
  • Ensure deadlines are respected.
  • Identify employee training needs and provide coaching.
  • Support employees in identifying, processing, and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Establish and maintain a positive environment for employees by promoting teamwork, effective communication, and active listening.
  • Manage performance, attendance, absenteeism, discipline, and interpersonal conflicts within the team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a food production factory.
  • Experience in a factory certified according to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard.
  • Knowledge of automated processes and packaging technology.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC), especially Allen Bradley.
  • Knowledge of enterprise asset management (EAM) preventive maintenance software.
  • Knowledge of Kronos software.

Wonderbrands is a large Canadian bakery group that produces and distributes everyday breads and bakery products. Its lineup includes Wonder, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa brands, which are baked fresh daily in its facilities for Canadian customers. The company’s products come to life through large-scale baking operations that mix dough, bake it, and ship it through an optimized supply chain so groceries and retailers can offer fresh bread quickly. What sets Wonderbrands apart is its combination of scale, production innovation capabilities, and advanced supply chain practices, paired with a strong focus on investing in the communities where it bakes. This enables faster production, reliable delivery, and a broad national footprint compared with many rivals. The company’s goal is to provide better, fresher-tasting baked goods to all Canadians and to grow its business by improving how bread is produced, stored, and moved through the supply chain.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$20K

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Wonderbrands kept Sudbury buns and rolls after October 2025, preserving capacity and revenue.
  • Its 2026 website update shows continued investment in fresher-baked product positioning.
  • Big retailers like Giant Tiger, Costco, and Loblaw still distribute Wonderbrands products nationally.

What critics are saying

  • CFIA’s November 2024 metal recall exposed quality-control failures across 37 products.
  • Wonderbrands cut Sudbury sliced-bread production on October 6, 2025, eliminating about 50 jobs.
  • A second recall or serious injury claim could trigger retailer delistings and brand erosion.

What makes Wonderbrands unique

  • Wonderbrands is one of Canada’s largest bakeries, spanning Wonder, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, and Gadoua.
  • Its national scale supports retail reach across branded and private-label bread, buns, and rolls.
  • FGF Brands ownership gives Wonderbrands manufacturing discipline and capital backing uncommon in bread.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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