Maintenance Supervisor, Process

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball™ whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role is $82,600.00 to $103,200.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position. 

Position Summary:

As supervisor of central maintenance for Hiram Walker & Sons Limited (HWSL), the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and leading a group of skilled trades personnel. With safety of paramount concern, the candidate will reinforce the company’s vision for world-class maintenance by placing an emphasis on the quality of workmanship, efficiency of assigned work and managing the expectations of internal customers. HWSL is committed to achieving excellence in quality, health & safety, the environment and product safety.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• OHSA - Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28) per Hiram Walker & Son’s Ltd Policy- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety Responsibilities.
• Ensures compliance to all the environmental quality and safety standards related to the department; Supports continuous improvement and root cause analysis processes.
• Lead direct reports to meet or exceed cost savings initiative objectives.
• Support HACCP, GMP and technical audit requirements.
• Facilitate open and effective communications with other departments, ensuring optimal quality standards.
• Ensure preventative maintenance program is followed and all work is tracked.  Aid in process improvement through technical support.
• Track and inspect Trades work for completeness, accountable for work performed and follow up actions required.
• Assist in unplanned repairs to ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Establish a plan to shape a high performance team; manages the development of the department's resources through training and coaching opportunities.
• Professionally manage the relationship with union members and trades.
• Maintain zero non-conformance certification for ISO 9002
• Direct supervision of: Electricians, Pipe-Fitters, & Mechanics including payroll and manpower management.
• Financial responsibility for M&R and Labour Budgets
• Internal, regular work related contact with:
  • Manufacturing (Distillery, Warehousing, Blending)
  • Central Maintenance: Coordination of trades
  • Bottling Production: Information sharing with trades, supervisors, planner
  • Industrial Relations: People management
• External, regular work related contact with outside vendors for materials and services
• Create, develop, review and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) job plans, including labour estimates, task sequencing, required tools, materials, safety requirements and technical instructions to support efficient execution of maintenance work.
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance Planning, Operations and Trades personnel to identify PM optimization opportunities and ensure maintenance strategies remain current and effective.
• Assist in a conditioned based monitoring systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, breakdown trends and maintenance history to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions that improve asset reliability and performance.
• Support and facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for significant equipment failures and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and utilize reliability metrics, including equipment downtime, PM compliance, mean time between failure (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR), to identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify and support predictive and condition-based maintenance opportunities through vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis and other reliability tools where applicable.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP requirements
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Understanding collective agreements
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
• High Competency: taking action/rapid decision making, customer focus, team building, influencing and partnering
• Solid ability to have big picture thinking and step change innovation

Education:

Required: 

• College Diploma, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

 

Preferred:

• Bachelor Degree, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Financial Responsibility:

• Participates in goal setting and accountable for own, limited budget for asset administration and goals.
• Operates in predetermined limits.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-07-06

When you join Corby and Hiram Walker, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRCanadaBenefits.com for details.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

This posting is for a vacant role. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!