Mechanical Supervisor

Vancouver BC

Day Shift

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. We proudly support a diverse client base ranging from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations, providing permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment services.

About the Role

Our client in Vancouver, a long-standing business with more than 70 years in business, multiple plants globally, and a leader in its industry, is looking for a Mechanical Supervisor with strong hands-on experience in Sheet Metal and Millwrighting, with some good electrical knowledge, to supervise the trades team in a unionized environment.

The Supervisor will be responsible for 60% of the time being present on the floor, ensuring all maintenance remains on schedule, safety practices are enforced, and providing mechanical support to the team. The additional 40% of the responsibilities include administrative work, which includes inventory and parts management, being a part of morning meetings, placing purchase orders, scheduling, and a bit of payroll, as well as managing contractor and vendor relationships.

The shift times for this opportunity are from Monday to Friday, from 6 AM to 3:30 PM, with the requirement of on-call availability for overtime and weekends when necessary.

Experience with large, heavy-duty, and large material handling equipment is a strong requirement.

Main Duties

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Supervise mechanical trades staff: scheduling, attendance, performance, and safety compliance.
• Manage parts inventory, procurement, and maintenance materials.
• Enforce safety standards, training, and regulatory compliance for all mechanical work.
• Oversee inspections, upgrades, and shutdown activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and external service providers.
• Contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support budgeting and planning for repairs, capital projects, and equipment improvements.
• Manage maintenance and capital project execution within schedule and budget.
• Provide occasional electrical team support and after-hours on-call coverage.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a Supervisory or Chargehand role.
• Journeyman or Red Seal Sheet Metal or Millwright status is a strong asset.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills (especially in a unionized setting).
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting in automated industrial environments.
• Computer proficiency (CMMS, Microsoft Office).
• Analytical and systematic maintenance approach.
• Focus on reliability and efficiency optimization.

Compensation

• $125,000 to $145,000, depending on experience and mechanical skillset.
• Pro-rated annual bonus plan available.
• Unionized and lucrative pension plan.
• 4-weeks vacation to start.
• 100% paid for visual and dental coverage.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Health spending account of $500.
• A strong collaborative work environment and more!

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