Job Description

Job Location: \xe2\x80\x8bBrantford\xe2\x80\x8b

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella\xc2\xae, Tic Tac\xc2\xae, Ferrero Rocher\xc2\xae, Raffaello\xc2\xae, Kinder Bueno\xc2\xae and Kinder Surprise\xc2\xae. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

You have always loved it, now be part of it! Join Ferrero Brantford as a Maintenance Supervisor, supporting the manufacture of our much-loved products: Ferrero Rocher\xc2\xae, Nutella\xc2\xae and Tic Tac\xc2\xae. This Maintenance Supervisor (RMT) position will support the Cocoa Plant.

As the Maintenance Supervisor you will leading maintenance technicians, supporting interventions and collaborating in the realization of new projects. You will be responsible for defining, organizing and managing the realization of periodical revisions programs, optimizing relative costs to support the overall production goals with respect to the budgeted timeline. You will also support the coordination and organization of maintenance activities to ensure the plants workability (devices) and the highest level of reliability and efficiency of the production lines.

Also in scope for the Maintenance Supervisor is ensuring the management of plant utilities in order to guarantee the energy supply (hot and cold water/steam); ensuring the air conditioning for both production sites and offices; and ensuring maintenance activities in relation to any buildings.

Hours of Work: Office Hours, Monday to Friday

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance tasks to ensure minimal disruption to production schedules.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
• Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance activities and minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety awareness among the maintenance team.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and inventory management.
• Source, manage and collect data to evaluate external contractors for specialized maintenance or repair projects as required.
• Collaborate with the procurement department to ensure the availability of necessary spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction within the maintenance department.

Who we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar role in a Production or Manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance;
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing maintenance issues.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and the ability to champion a culture of safety among the maintenance team.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order tracking and inventory management.
• Flexibility to work during off-hours or on-call as needed for emergency repairs or maintenance activities.

ABILITIES:

• Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job;
• Time Management - Managing one\'s own time and the time of their staff;
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively and influence.
• Coordinating - Monitoring/Assessing performance of individuals, or process to make improvements or take corrective action;
• Employee Relations - Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching, and Guiding employees;
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate;
• Material Resources - Coordinating the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work;
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you\'ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Accommodations:

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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