Maintenance Supervisor - Biscuits

Manufacturing

Job ID:

76756

Brantford, ON, CA (On-Site)

Permanent

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Maintenance Supervisor and are actively reviewing applications.

Are you ready to lead a high-performing maintenance team and make a lasting impact on our operations? We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee all aspects of plant maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across our production facility. This role is integral to the successful launch and ongoing support of the UGP Biscuits line and offers an exciting opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Maintenance Supervisor position’s primary duties include supervising maintenance, supporting interventions, collaborating in the new projects’ realization. You will be responsible for defining, organizing and managing the realization of periodical revisions programs, ordinary, extraordinary and soft intervention, optimizing relative costs in order to achieve determined production results, both in qualitative and quantitative terms, respecting the given deadlines. Coordinating and organizing maintenance activities in order to ensure the plants workability (devices) and the highest level of reliability and efficiency of production lines.

If you are a strong leader with a passion for problem-solving, team development, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Hours: This will start as a 3-shift rotation position: 1 week of days, 1 week of afternoons & 1 week of nights

Main Responsibilities:

Guiding and mentoring maintenance technicians to follow safe work practices

Supporting smart factory initiatives

Collaborating across production, quality, and HR to keep operations flowing

Partnering with OEMs and suppliers to source parts and troubleshooting support

Assisting with maintenance scheduling and intervention planning

Ensuring strict adherence to Ferrero’s maintenance policies and standards

Support and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Breakdown Analysis (BDA) following equipment failures, ensuring effective problem resolution and sustainable countermeasures.

Support, implement, and sustain Centerlining (TPM) standards to reduce variability, stabilize processes, and improve first-time-right performance.

Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve asset performance and maintenance efficiency.

Drive Focused Improvement (FI) initiatives, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment reliability and eliminate chronic losses.

Ensure technicians understand and apply lean manufacturing principles and best practices to reduce variation, recurring failures, and unplanned downtime.

ABILITIES

Technical Problem Solving

Strong Knowledge of Materials and Resources

Critical Thinking

Proven Ability to Make Tough Decisions

Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching and Guiding

Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills

About You:

You thrive in a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment. With your strong problem-solving skills and leadership experience, you’re ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for someone who has:

Support and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Breakdown Analysis (BDA) following equipment failures, ensuring effective problem resolution and sustainable countermeasures.

3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in a manufacturing setting

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

A history of tackling technical challenges with creativity and precision

Support, implement, and sustain Centerlining (TPM) standards to reduce variability, stabilize processes, and improve first-time-right performance.

Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve asset performance and maintenance efficiency.

Drive Focused Improvement (FI) initiatives, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment reliability and eliminate chronic losses.

Ensure technicians understand and apply lean manufacturing principles and best practices to reduce variation, recurring failures, and unplanned downtime.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

The base compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Our Application Process

We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization