Maintenance Supervisor
Jobs.cargill.com
Apply to this jobCargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor will coordinate the repair and maintenance of machinery, vehicles and equipment. We seek a professional who will focus on tactical and operational activities and align and implement reliability practices and programs. In this role, you will lead all aspects of maintenance, repair and project planning and stay up-to-date with industry best practices. (#LI-ES2)
Key Accountabilities
- Operate, monitor and maintain machines and production equipment.
- Develop and implement production schedules to use labor, tools, plant and equipment effectively.
- Undertake production activities to transform tangible and intangible inputs into finished products.
- Plan, run and review production operations to achieve output and quality objectives.
- Plan and prioritize work orders, scheduling overall repair and maintenance to minimize production downtime and disruptions.
- Other duties as assigned
- Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related technical field OR A valid Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman ticket (Millwright, Electrician, Refrigeration, or related trade)
- Experience supporting audit compliance and root/cause analysis processes
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or food processing environment
- Valid class 5 driver’s license.
- Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs/ladders for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Primarily day shift: occasional weekend or on-call availability may be required.
- Overtime may be necessary during peak production or emergency repairs.
- Other minimum qualifications may apply
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track of supervisory experience
- Experience with food safety standards (HACCP, CFIA regulations).
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles.
- Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Position Information
- Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
- Visa sponsorship will not be provided.
- This position is based in Alberta - Calgary
- Salary Range: 80,000.00 to $110,000.00 CAD
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
Summary
Lead maintenance, repair, and reliability programs in food manufacturing.
Job title
Maintenance Supervisor
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
food processing
Location requirements
Based in Alberta, Calgary; no remote work allowed.
Salary
C$80k–C$110k
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Calgary, AB, Canada