Maintenance Supervisor
Permanent Full-Time | ADL Water St. | Summerside, PE
About ADL
Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative headquartered in Prince Edward Island. Since 1953, ADL has grown into one of Atlantic Canada’s leading dairy manufacturers, processing more than 120 million litres of milk annually across multiple facilities and employing over 375 team members. We transform fresh, local milk into high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and canned milk, serving both our own brands and valued partner labels across PEI and beyond.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take on a key front-line leadership role within ADL’s Maintenance team, helping ensure safe, reliable plant operations and effective execution of maintenance programs.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor provides daily leadership to the team and is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance, employee development, contractor coordination, CMMS oversight, and day-to-day maintenance execution. Working closely with Production, Parts & Inventory, and external service providers, the role helps improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support efficient maintenance operations.
Location: ADL Water St., 79 Water St., Summerside, PE
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Safety
- Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to the Maintenance team.
- Ensure maintenance work is performed safely and in compliance with company policies.
- Lead employee coaching, development, performance management, and attendance management.
- Lead daily toolbox meetings and participate in regular Maintenance meetings.
- Manage employee scheduling, payroll review, vacation approvals, and workforce coverage planning.
Maintenance & Reliability
- Monitor work order completion, maintenance backlog, scheduling, equipment records, and asset history through the CMMS.
- Oversee preventive maintenance and develop predictive maintenance through condition monitoring, incorporating findings into maintenance plans.
- Implement and improve reliability-focused maintenance practices for critical assets in collaboration with Maintenance Technicians and the Maintenance Manager.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Operational Coordination
- Coordinate maintenance projects, contractor activities, and vendor work to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution.
- Implement maintenance priorities and initiatives established by the Maintenance Manager in coordination with plant leadership.
- Coordinate with Parts & Inventory to communicate and support maintenance requirements.
- Monitor maintenance spending and support budget and capital planning with the Maintenance Manager.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or food processing environment.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process equipment systems.
- Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and reliability-centred maintenance practices.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with maintenance budgeting and planning is considered an asset.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
- $34.00 – $36.00 per hour.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
- Virtual Health access for convenient care when you need it.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance.
- Personal Spending Account (PSA) to support health and well-being.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support professional growth.
- Employee discounts and exclusive ADL perks.
- The opportunity to be part of a respected, farmer-owned cooperative committed to supporting Prince Edward Island's dairy industry.
Ready to join our team? Simply click the 'Apply' button, be prepared to enter your details, attach your resume, and respond to a few questions.
Competition ends September 24, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
