Maintenance Supervisor***Superviseur, Entretien

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting Maintenance Supervisor opportunity. This role is based in our Langley, BC Plant, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit, and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the supervision of the Maintenance dept. that services all equipment and buildings at the Langley plant and assists in equipment installation. Direct and coordinate maintenance-related activities directed at continuous improvement. These activities are to be conducted while ensuring maximum safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Leads the initial recruiting of personnel to fill open positions in the department.
• Maintain designated fire safe area, compressed gas storage, and issue Hot Work Permits in compliance with EH&S/ISMS Elements 17.0. Review completed Hot Work Permits for accuracy, and submits them to the Management System Coordinator for filing.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of the maintenance department to ensure equipment is maintained at a level to optimize efficiency and quality while meeting budget.
• Follow EH&S/ISMS procedures as related to MSDS sheets, procurement, and contractor management.
• Ensures Preventive Maintenance schedules are planned and adhered to according to the schedule.
• Plans and develops critical spare parts inventory for equipment.
• Ensure maintenance repair items, parts, and inventories are readily available so equipment can be repaired promptly.
• Implements 5S improvements in the Maintenance area.
• Element 36.0 Contractor/Third Party Management.
• Ensures critical spare equipment is maintained for use in manufacturing.
• Ensures IPEX is getting the complete goods and services required from contractors.
• Implement and maintain a system for record-keeping and identifying requirements for preventive and conditional maintenance.
• Responsible for the hiring and placement of contractors in compliance with EH&S/ISMS
• Procure and inventory MRO parts and services to maintain production and supporting equipment while meeting budgets and just-in-time inventories.

Qualifications & Experience

• A proven track record in a continuous improvement manufacturing environment with ISO 9001.
• Excellent leadership/management, written & verbal communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• 5 years experience in a maintenance leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of computers using, word processing, spreadsheets, and outlook.
• College/ University diploma in a Technical field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of blending, injection molding, and extrusion equipment.