Dare Foods Limited

www.darefoods.com

1 Job

737 Employees

About the Company

Made Better isn't just a claim; it's our Dare promise. Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we've created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family's original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we've expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada. At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Dare Foods Limited
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description: **Job Title:** Maintenance Supervisor **Role Summary:** Supervise maintenance operations to ensure efficient plant functionality and safety compliance. **Expectations:** Weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week). Provide hands-on leadership for equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and team management. **Key Responsibilities:** - Supervise maintenance staff and contractors to ensure safe, efficient equipment operation. - Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions. - Oversee plant utilities (boiler, HVAC, compressed air, etc.) and conduct preventive/reactive maintenance. - Enforce safety standards (OHSA compliance) and document deviations. - Collaborate with departments to align maintenance with production needs. - Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance schedules. - Develop training programs and conduct performance reviews. - Maintain CMMS accuracy and update SOPs/technical documentation. - Support annual budget planning and on-call emergency response. **Required Skills:** - Proven supervisory leadership in manufacturing. - Equipment troubleshooting and technical diagnostics. - Safety compliance (GMP, HACCP). - Technical drawings interpretation (architectural, mechanical, P&ID). - CMMS, SAP, Microsoft Office proficiency. - Union environment experience. - Organizational and problem-solving capabilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Recognized mechanical/electrical tradesperson qualification. - Valid Ontario technical trades certificate. - Technical school education (or equivalent). - Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience (2+ years in supervisory role), preferably in food/beverage sector.