Technical Supervisor

Company Description

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technical Supervisor is responsible for leading and optimizing all maintenance, reliability, and technical operations that support production, warehouse, and facility activities. This role provides direct leadership to the maintenance team while serving as the primary technical authority for equipment reliability, automation systems, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Technical Supervisor is accountable for maximizing equipment availability, minimizing downtime, improving maintenance effectiveness, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all production and warehouse assets. The position works closely with operations, quality, engineering, suppliers, and contractors to develop and execute strategic maintenance programs that support operational excellence, production targets, safety performance, and long-term business objectives. In the absence of the Technical Manager, the Technical Supervisor assumes leadership responsibility for the technical department and serves as the primary point of contact for maintenance activities.

Job Description

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Lead all day-to-day maintenance operations for production, warehouse, utility, and facility equipment.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.

Drive asset reliability initiatives to maximize equipment uptime, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Analyze equipment failures and lead root cause investigations to eliminate recurring issues and improve long-term reliability.

Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with reliability and operational goals.

Serve as the site's technical expert for automation, PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, robotics, conveyors, scales, ingredient handling systems, and process equipment.

Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation failures.

Participate in equipment commissioning, start-up activities, acceptance testing, and performance validation of new installations.

Develop equipment lifecycle strategies and recommend capital improvements based on asset condition and operational requirements.

TEAM SUPERVISION

Directly supervise maintenance technicians and contractors while establishing performance expectations and accountability standards.

Manage workforce scheduling, resource allocation, and maintenance priorities to support business objectives.

Mentor and develop technical staff through coaching, succession planning, skills assessments, and training initiatives.

Support Technical manager in providing details around improvement opportunities within the team and be a role model for collaboration between the team.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, reliability, ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.

Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of skilled maintenance personnel.

Act as the department lead during the absence of the Technical Manager.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Monitor equipment performance and assist in analyzing maintenance and production data.

Support the standardization of maintenance procedures and equipment settings.

Assist in identifying and eliminating equipment-related bottlenecks Ensure maintenance shop and areas are kept in order and supporting to a success within the plant.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Champion a safety-first culture across all technical and maintenance activities.

Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental, food safety, and corporate standards.

Lead safety investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation related to equipment and maintenance activities.

Enforce compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, electrical safety, machine guarding, hot work permits, and contractor safety programs.

Participate in developing and improving site safety policies and maintenance-related safe work procedures.

Support food safety programs by ensuring maintenance practices meet GMP, HACCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling activities to ensure optimal utilization of labor and resources.

Manage maintenance inventory strategies including critical spare parts, min/max levels, and inventory optimization.

Ensure CMMS data integrity and accuracy for work orders, equipment records, spare parts, and maintenance histories.

Develop and maintain equipment Bills of Material (BOMs) and critical spares programs.

Monitor maintenance spending and support budget management initiatives.

Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs while maintaining equipment reliability.

DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset histories, and compliance documentation.

Prepare and present maintenance performance reports, reliability analyses, and operational summaries to management.

Analyze maintenance and production performance data to support strategic decision-making.

Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor equipment performance and maintenance effectiveness.

Ensure technical documentation, SOPs, preventive maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guides remain current.

VENDOR AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Coordinate activities of contractors and service providers performing maintenance work on-site.

Ensure contracted work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards.

Support communication with equipment suppliers and service providers regarding technical issues.

Assist in obtaining quotations and coordinating service requirements when needed.

COMPLIANCE

Ensure all maintenance practices comply with applicable municipal, provincial, federal, and corporate requirements.

Support internal and external audits related to safety, food safety, environmental compliance, and asset management.

Develop corrective and preventive action plans resulting from audit findings and compliance reviews.

Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, implementing improvements as required.

Drive continuous improvement of maintenance governance, documentation, and compliance systems.

Qualifications

5-10 years of progressive maintenance experience within a manufacturing, automation, food processing, or industrial environment.

Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing technical teams.

Demonstrated experience developing and leading preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.

Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and process systems.

Advanced troubleshooting experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMI platforms, robotics, motion control systems, and industrial networks.

Experience managing contractors, vendors, and capital improvement projects.

Strong working knowledge of CMMS, ERP systems, maintenance planning, and asset management principles.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Proven ability to analyze operational data and drive measurable performance improvements.

Strong understanding of Canadian occupational health and safety regulations and food manufacturing standards.

Additional Information

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 -$125,000. The actual base salary for this position will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and work location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of Red Bull’s bonus plan.

Red Bull Canada is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion.