Maintenance Supervisor

About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the overall supervision of skilled trades in a unionized manufacturing environment (millwrights, electricians, combustion/HVAC technicians, chief engineer, lubricators and other trades as per business requirements).
• Responsible for contractors hired by the company to execute preventative, corrective maintenance and capital investment projects initiatives. Contractor management includes permit compliance, contractor orientation, lockout verification, safety oversight, work acceptance, and project close-out.
• Ensure associate’s safety and overall compliance to the OHSA (Ontario Health and Safety Act) and all additional safety standards deployed by Grupo Bimbo and Bimbo Canada at the production site.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including OHSA, ESA, TSSA, CFIA and corporate engineering standards.
• Lead execution of maintenance shutdowns, major equipment overhauls and production line outages while ensuring safety, quality and schedule compliance.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and associate’s engagement within the maintenance team.
• Ensure efficient operation with a high level of reliability for the building, facilities/utilities and production assets, involving preventative/predictive/corrective maintenance tactics, cost control, safety, product quality and food safety standards compliance.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) activities for chronic failures and significant downtime events. Lead implementation of corrective and preventative actions to improve asset reliability.
• Attendance at daily management systems meetings (DMS) i.e. Gemba walks, safety and food safety inspections, lean meetings, maintenance weekly meetings, crew talks and other communication mechanisms to present results on the areas assigned and status follow-up for all pending tasks.
• Lead the communication process with hourly associates and skilled trades through daily crew talks as per the Grupo Bimbo Maintenance Model.
• Lead implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) for the areas of responsibility.
• Support implementation of capital investment projects through execution and supervision of CAPEX initiatives assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Monitor maintenance spending and ensure effective utilization of labor, contractors, spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.
• Understand production requirements and implement day-to-day actions to address operating issues by ensuring open and effective communication with all other departments. (This may require you to work flexible schedules in coordination with the Maintenance Manager).
• Responsible for the proper execution and planning of preventative and corrective maintenance. Scheduling work orders in the CMMS (IBM Maximo).
• Assess associate’s training, skill development and performance requirements and implement development plans in coordination with the Maintenance Manager and HR (human relations).
• Develop, lead and maintain capable and effective associates in all areas of the maintenance function.
• Maintain a positive union and associate’s relations environment.
• Continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and improve costs.
• Effectively handle associate issues including in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Plan and implement PM’s on equipment as required.
• Ensure attainment of reliability KPIs (mechanical downtime, MTBF, MTTR).
• Ensure attainment of planning and scheduling goals (PM compliance, kits per week, maintenance plan compliance, scheduled time, open work orders, work orders backlog, etc).
• Ensure execution of supervisory safety activities (safety tasks observations, zone inspections with JHSC, safety talks, hazards ID, injuries/incidents safety investigations and reports, etc).
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements.

Experience & Education:

• Preferred - Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation).
• Also Considered - Engineering Technology Diploma, Automation/PLC Diploma, Red Seal / Ontario Trade Certificates (Industrial Millwright 433A, Industrial Electrician 442A, Construction Electrician 309A, Stationary Engineer, etc).
• All candidates must possess previous supervisory experience. All candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience within a maintenance environment.
• FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), food, beverage or packaged goods industry is an asset.
• Experience supervising PLC troubleshooting and programming will be an asset.
• Experience and training in OHSA.
• Proven track record of compliance and continuous improvement in improving safety in the workplace.
• Ability to train Direct Reports.
• Excellent knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing of equipment.
• Working knowledge of work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Experience in plants with CFIA, HACCP, BRC regulations would be an asset
• Experience and participation in Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Six Sigma would be an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as project management skills.
• Experience in working with operational budgets.
• Experience with CMMS, Microsoft Office applications, databases, condition monitoring technologies and predictive maintenance tools to improve maintenance productivity and asset reliability.
• Flexibility to work alternating shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by business needs. Shift schedules are subject to change, and candidates must be able to adapt to different shift patterns as required.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $70,000 - $104,750, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way:  We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person.  We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results.  We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do.  We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way. 

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders.  Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates. 

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.