We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance operations across the site for an existing vacancy. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse team responsible for ensuring optimal performance, safety, and reliability of industrial equipment and infrastructure. As a key leader, you will drive maintenance strategies and foster a culture of continuous improvement to support manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all planned and unplanned work.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all maintenance activities, including pressure vessels, electrical safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by using lean tools and KPIs to drive performance.
• Develop and mentor maintenance leaders and skilled trades, fostering technical growth and strong frontline leadership.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel in relation to maintaining an efficient maintenance system.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) tools to optimize equipment uptime.
• Ensure effective utilization of CMMS and accurate reporting systems related to work order, purchase requisitions and schedules.
• Foster a culture of leadership by supervising staff performance, providing coaching, training on industrial maintenance best practices and promoting teamwork.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical background such as a red seal trade certificate.
• 5+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in industrial manufacturing facility; pulp and paper experience would be an asset.
• Proven management experience in industrial maintenance environments with strong supervisory skills and a proven history of delivering improved asset reliability, cost savings, and uptime along with the ability to motivate staff toward continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and predictive technologies.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment with strong understanding of collective agreements.
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement, lean maintenance, or Six Sigma programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for clear reporting, team coordination and safety documentation.

Core Competencies:

• Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Collaborative and decisive communication.
• Employee development and team empowerment.
• Results-focused with strong business acumen.
• An understanding of operational leadership.

Compensation:

• This is a salary position in the range of $120,000 to $140,000 depending upon experience plus an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive relocation, medical, dental, vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (TBPP) is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft pulp and energy producer.  Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of Northwestern Ontario since 1924.  In August 2023 Atlas Holdings established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp, joining Atlas’ global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. We accommodate the needs of individuals under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of any accessibility needs. Only selected candidates will be contacted.  Candidates should forward their resume to philip.turcotte@tbpulpandpaper.com.