Maintenance and Controls Supervisor

The Maintenance and Controls Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of hourly staff, equipment maintenance, downtime resolution and maintenance team activities along with electrical design, PLC / HMI programming, reading and creating control schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, and maintaining and troubleshooting electrical / electronic systems.

Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions

A) Supervision Function - Courtland Site

• Manage, motivate, develop and provide direct leadership to maintenance staff by reinforcing and encouraging a high-performance culture and safe working environment.
• Communicate and coordinate maintenance activities within the team and with all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure there is efficient utilization of resources by managing maintenance staff capacity and floor coverage.
• Accountable for timely execution of all scheduled work and provides guidance to team members on prioritization of work including emergency / breakdown work.
• Supervise and periodically audit maintenance work completed by team members and / or Contractors ensuring work is completed following all company policies and procedures including GMP, Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements.
• Responsible to report Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Support planning, scheduling and execution of capital projects and shutdowns / turnarounds / asset restoration plans.
• Ensure compliance with all all applicable provincial and federal labour regulations and adhere to the terms and conditions specified in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Be trained at both plants to support Maintenance staff coverage and other needs.
• Be trained at both plants to support Production Supervision coverage as and when needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Concord Confections Food Safety and Quality Policy and Programs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, HACCP, GMPs, SQF, Health & Safety and Customer requirements.
• Lead and / or support projects, initiatives and tasks, within and / or outside Maintenance department as required.

B) Controls Function - both Concord locations

• Design, build and maintain electrical / electronic systems and equipment: manufacturing / process equipment, automated conveyor and packaging equipment, robotic cells, industrial communications networks, building HVAC and lighting.
• Design, draft, red-line, maintain and organize wiring schematics and system drawings.
• Set-up and / or adjust parameters in machines, VFDs and servos using built-in faceplate / HMI interface.
• Troubleshoot and adjust PLC and HMI programs.
• Electronically tune and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation.
• Inspection of all operating parts to ensure proper operation within expected tolerances.
• Assist in the assembly, programming and installation of equipment as necessary.
• Provide training to internal personnel as necessary.
• Clearly and professionally interact with internal personnel and external Contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable provincial and federal regulations and requirements.
• Lead and / or support projects and tasks as required.

Professional Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience with projects and customization a plus
• Candidate must be familiar with Rockwell Software 5/500/5000, Factory Talk View and AutoCAD.
• Strong candidates will also have experience programming and using: Siemans, Allan Bradley, Schneider, Omron, Beckhoff, AutomationDirect controllers.
• Experience with Schneider, Allan Bradley, AutomationDirect HMIs
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Adept robots
• Emerson, Allan Bradley, Lenze, Rexroth VFDs

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Have a strong interest in industrial automation.
• Have a strong mechanical and electrical background.
• 2-7 years working experience in controls / electrical field.
• Knowledge of equipment repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Supervision and team management skills.
• Basic knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Basic knowledge of proper work ergonomics and safety requirements for industrial applications.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrate creative thinking.

Additional Education, Certification or Professional Designations:

• Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related Degree / Diploma or equivalent.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person