Maintenance Supervisor

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

Are you a skilled Millwright with a passion for keeping equipment running smoothly and a knack for leading teams? We're looking for a Millwrighting Maintenance Supervisor to join our Compost & Packaging Facility located in Arthur, ON. 

In this vital role you’ll be reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. The Millwrighting Maintenance Supervisor oversees all maintenance on production lines and equipment within the packaging plant, ensuring minimum downtime and maximizing efficiencies for all machinery and equipment. This includes both preventive and curative maintenance. You will supervise a team of licensed millwrights and apprentices, ensuring the facility operates in compliance with health and safety and environmental policies and regulations. This is a permanent, full-time position. The hours of operation are 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. The hourly rate for this role is $46.50/hour. 

What you will be doing

• Oversees and schedules maintenance on all packaging equipment to reduce downtime and increase cost efficiencies.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance (PMs) and repairs, ensuring that all health and safety and environmental policies, regulations and legislation are adhered to.
• Oversees workloads and provides supervision to millwrighting team at the site, ensuring that work is done accurately, efficiently and complies with policies, procedures and regulations as well as best working practices.
• Troubleshooting in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and requirements.
• Provides guidance and motivation for direct reports to maintain and enhance competency levels and identify future training requirements.
• Track invoices, parts inventory, and place orders as needed—making sure the shop stays stocked and ready.
• Source new materials and suppliers to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Keep a close eye on equipment health and suggest upgrades or adjustments for long-term improvements.

Here’s What You Need

• Proven ability to plan and oversee a team’s daily workload with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and diplomacy when working with colleagues, contractors, and suppliers.
• Licensed Millwright (433A) with completed apprenticeship.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a maintenance or industrial setting.
• Detail-oriented with solid time management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act with initiative and sound judgment.
• Must hold a valid G-Class Driver’s License.

What’s in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.  We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.  

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.