RegularReporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor manages his work team and ensures that performance objectives (Health, Safety, Quality, Costs, Deadlines, Mobilization, Environment) are achieved in a collaborative culture. He participates in improving and maintaining the program of good preventive and predictive maintenance practices. He works in close collaboration with the workshop maintenance supervisor, the maintenance planner, the inventory coordinator, the reliability specialist, as well as the coordinators of other departments.
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Agropur is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join is team in Plessisville.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor manages their team and ensures that performance objectives are met (Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Deadlines, Engagement, Environment) within a culture of collaboration. They contribute to the improvement and maintenance of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices. They work closely with the Workshop Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Planner, the Inventory Coordinator, the Reliability Specialist, and coordinators from other departments.
How Agropur invests in YOU:
• Vacation calculation based on years of service.
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.).
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Salary range 005: $84,600 to $105,800 (Base salary will be determined according to academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)
What’s involved in this role:
More specifically, the responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor include:
• Managing maintenance employees with a focus on engagement, accountability, and skill development.
• Ensuring the application of the collective agreement while promoting a business-partner approach with all on-site collaborators.
• Coordinating and supervising work through work orders in the CMMS, and issuing required work permits.
• Performing follow-ups and verifications to ensure proper functioning of equipment under their responsibility, and coordinating the preventive maintenance program to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Overseeing the purchase of parts for the mentioned equipment and selecting subcontractors (via bidding) for work on equipment and buildings outside the plant’s scope.
• Actively participating in new plant development projects related to buildings and services; evaluating project costs and ensuring follow-up with suppliers, subcontractors, and associated labor.
• Participating in the prioritization of work in collaboration with various plant stakeholders.
• Contributing to failure analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and leading problem-solving efforts with work teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental, and sanitation programs, and supporting the application of the quality plan (ISO, HACCP, SQF).
• Leading performance meetings with their team.
• Actively participating in various plant committees and project deployments.
• Approving and monitoring worked hours, vacation requests, and schedules.
What you need to join our team:
• University, college, or vocational diploma in engineering, maintenance, or a relevant field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience supervising a maintenance team in a unionized environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS programs (Guide TI).
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Qualifications:
Education Required:
University or college degree in a related field or three to five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment, required.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Experience Required:
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in the food industry, including four (4) years in unionized personnel management, required.
Certification/Licensure Required:
None
Skills Required:
Technical experience in automation, networks, electricity, instrumentation, control, or other fields.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mobilize a team.
Proven leadership and planning skills.
Good computer skills, Microsoft Office, and CMMS programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
Knowledge of quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Rigorous and structured.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

À propos d’Agropur
Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord.
Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant 29 usines au Canada et aux États-Unis, Agropur a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 8,8 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2024 et transformé plus de 6,8 milliards de litres de lait.
Les membres et employés de la Coopérative concrétisent au quotidien la vision « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. » visant le développement économique et social de leurs communautés et le respect de l’environnement et du bien-être animal.
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About Agropur
Agropur is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors in North America.
Founded in 1938, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its nearly 2,700 members based in Quebec, Ontario, and the Atlantic provinces, and its 7,000 employees. Operating 29 plants in Canada and the United States, Agropur generated revenues of $8.8 billion CAD in 2024 and processed more than 6.8 billion liters of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.