Supervisor, Maintenance

At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.

As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals.

We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of:

SUPERVISOR, MAINTENANCE

Lead the manufacturing maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Oversee daily maintenance activities, coordinate preventative maintenance, manage equipment breakdowns and spare parts, and ensure manufacturing operations are effectively supported across all shifts.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

People management

• Ensure staff have clarity of expectations through the delivery of objectives and understanding key deliverables
• Maintain schedule and established time standard compliance for all staff, i.e., by organizing and directly supervising staff, administering leave, monitoring, responding to staff headcount requirements, etc.
• Support employee development, i.e., by evaluating performance, providing feedback, and supporting their growth
• Manage employee issues to enable employees to have a high degree of focus on their jobs, i.e., by resolving employee relations issues, performance problems, and disciplinary issues
• Ensure staff are engaged and empowered to troubleshoot equipment, determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions
• Support employee development through coaching, guidance and technical training
• Support TMI apprenticeship program by ensuring apprentice milestones are met
• Coordinate and optimize the use of resources based on shifting business priorities including preventative maintenance, production support, and project work

Employee Health and Safety

• Ensure maintenance personnel follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and use required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition through regular inspections, hazard identification and timely corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

Asset Management

• Manage and schedule preventative maintenance activities in collaboration with manufacturing and planning teams to meet or exceed PM completion targets
• Evaluate PM effectiveness ensuring PMs address equipment failure modes
• Ensure effective follow up of PMs and breakdowns by creating and scheduling work orders
• Manage equipment spare parts, ensuring correct spare parts exist and minimum quantities are met

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Ensure reliable and efficient equipment operation by working collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations
• Lead and support maintenance staff in troubleshooting equipment failures
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures and improve reliability

Qualifications

• Skilled Trades Ticket or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field of study
• 2 years of experience supervising a maintenance or technical team
• 5 years of experience of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience using CMMS tools to manage maintenance activity
• Intermediate experience in MS Office applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing considered an asset
• Experience applying health and safety laws, policies, and programs
• Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights

Trudell Medical International is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all teammates. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the advertised position. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant professional, lived experience, and/or work location. Our compensation policies and practices are designed to allow our colleagues’ growth and salary progression as they develop in their role. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation-related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter, who can provide specific details for this role and share more information about our total rewards package.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is important to our Company that all its employees, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. If you are a candidate with a disability who requires accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.