Superintendent Maintenance Jobs

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

GreenFirst is looking for a Superintendent to manage and lead the mechanical department in providing site and maintenance services in the most cost-effective manner to support the manufacture of newsprint.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.

• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.

• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the alignment of the mechanical department with the principles and objectives defined in the Results Management Framework, working within the concept of optimizing the overall profitability of the site.

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.

• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.

• Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.

• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.

• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities

• Ensure maintenance services are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered on time, while meeting cost and quality standards.

• Maintain and improve an effective preventative maintenance program for the operations to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability.

• Support all activities related to the annual Maintenance shutdown.

• Develop, implement and maintain maintenance standards and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and performance of mill equipment.

• Ensure weekly maintenance shutdown activities are effectively planned and coordinated within the operating departments.

• Ensure maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met, and variances explained, with appropriate action taken as needed. Support development and execution of maintenance budgets in operating areas.

• Maintain an effective cost reduction program.

• In conjunction with other operating departments, determine the manning composition required for the site and the necessary training required to meet manning objectives.

• Recommend changes/improvements to the maintenance management system and standards.

• Ensure an effective maintenance system that meets EMS (ISO 14001) standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years Supervisory experience in Maintenance. Strong analytical skills are required.

• A college diploma or university degree would be an asset. Must hold a Red Seal Journeyman certificate.

• English, spoken and written, French would be considered an asset.

Please submit your application by Friday, August 25th 2023 at 5:00PM EST

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.