Mechanical Supervisor

About the company

Our client is a well-established Quebec company in the wood processing and construction materials manufacturing sector.

Through innovative methods and state-of-the-art equipment, the organization optimizes resource use while promoting operational performance and environmental respect.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to support the activities of a plant located in Sainte-Aurélie.

Job summary

Reporting to the operations management, the Mechanical Supervisor will be responsible for supervising mechanical maintenance activities and supporting the technical team.

The selected candidate will play a central role in planning work, resolving mechanical issues, improving equipment reliability, and developing team members.

Main responsibilities

• Supervise, mobilize, and support maintenance employees.
  

• Demonstrate mobilizing leadership and promote collaboration between teams.
  

• Provide technical assistance during mechanical system failures.
  

• Plan, coordinate, and ensure follow-up on regular, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
  

• Establish priorities and assign tasks to maintenance employees.
  

• Perform daily follow-up on work orders and the preventive maintenance program.
  

• Verify the quality and compliance of completed work.
  

• Analyze breakdowns and failures to determine their causes.
  

• Implement solutions aimed at improving equipment reliability and availability.
  

• Ensure coordination between maintenance activities and sawing and planing operations.
  

• Develop action plans with the relevant teams during major issues.
  

• Participate in the integration and training of new employees.
  

• Ensure the smooth running of training programs.
  

• Collaborate with human resources in evaluating the performance of new employees.
  

• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules at work.
  

• Enforce the company's policies and procedures.
  

Desired profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent training.
  

• A relevant combination of training and experience may also be considered.
  

• Experience in supervising or coordinating a work team.
  

• Good knowledge of industrial mechanics and production equipment maintenance.
  

• Ability to analyze technical problems and establish priorities.
  

• Leadership, autonomy, and decision-making skills.
  

• Good communication and mobilization skills.
  

• Organizational skills and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
  

• Functional to intermediate level spoken and written French.
  

Assets

• Experience in a sawmill, planing mill, or wood industry.
  

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
  

• Experience with a maintenance management system.
  

• Training or experience in occupational health and safety.
  

Conditions and benefits

• Annual salary of $96,000.
  

• Permanent full-time position.
  

• 7/7 schedule offering long periods of leave.
  

• Group insurance.
  

• Medical and paramedical insurance.
  

• Disability insurance.
  

• Sick leave.
  

• Vacations.
  

• Employee assistance program.
  

• Flexible schedule according to operational needs.
  

• Stimulating work environment.
  

• Varied technical challenges.
  

• Opportunity to directly contribute to improving operational reliability.
  

Why join the team?

• Hold a strategic role within an established Quebec company.
  

• Supervise and develop a maintenance team.
  

• Work with modern equipment.
  

• Actively participate in improving maintenance practices.
  

• Have a direct influence on the reliability and continuity of operations.
  

To apply

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