Maintenance Shift Lead

You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet.

Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
• RRSP Matching Program
• 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
• Anniversary Paid Day Off
• Personal Development/Education Fund
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Candidates must be available to work weekends and flexible shift schedules supporting 15- and 17-hour production operations. Shift start and end times may vary based on production requirements, with schedule changes communicated in advance wherever possible.

Hourly Rate: $40-45/hr

Work Location: Onsite (Milton, ON)

A SLICE OF THE ROLE

The Maintenance Shift Lead is responsible for supervising maintenance employee activities on the plant floor to ensure efficient workflow and meet daily and weekly schedules. This role coordinates with Quality Assurance, Scheduling, and HR to align activities, oversees the peeling operation, and ensures equipment is properly maintained through regular preventive maintenance, cleaning, and greasing. The role supports production efficiency and reliable equipment operation by meeting hourly targets, ensuring product supply, recommending equipment overhauls, and maintaining equipment in safe working condition according to technical manual standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Drive for Results
• Growth Potential
• Building Relationships
• Customer Focused

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach and develop Maintenance Technicians to achieve safety, reliability and performance goals
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily maintenance activities to maximize labor utilization and schedule adherence.
• Drive equipment reliability through effective PM execution, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including uptime, downtime, PM compliance, work order completion, overtime, and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering to minimize disruptions.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide coaching, manage performance, and support employee development plans.
• Ensure accurate CMMS documentation, work order management, downtime reporting, and maintenance records.
• Manage spare parts usage, inventory control, and maintenance resources to support operational reliability.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, visual management, and waste reduction activities.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, OHSA, company policies, and food safety requirements.
• Identify, address, and escalate safety, quality, operational, and maintenance risks in a timely manner.
• Support audits, capital projects, equipment installations, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Provide shift leadership, communicate priorities, and ensure effective shift handovers.
• Act as backup to the Maintenance Manager as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MUST HAVE INGREDIENTS

Education & Experience

• Technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Licensed Millwright (433A)/Electrical(442A) preferred; other skilled trade certifications considered.
• Previous leadership, shift lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Required safety training and certifications (LOTO, Fall Protection, Lift Devices, etc.)

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Proficient with CMMS systems, work order management, and maintenance documentation.
• Working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, OHSA, and food manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accountability, execution, and results

Extra Flavour

• Frozen bakery or dessert manufacturing experience.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

The following traits are fundamental to an employee’s success at Chudleigh’s. These traits are non-negotiable because they are essential to create an environment where individuals will be successful in moving our Chudleigh’s Team forward.

Core Chudleigh’s Traits:

• Genuine – Show up authentically, take accountability
• Resourceful – Think ahead, anticipate needs, and solve problems creatively
• Enable Connections – Foster teamwork, communication, and community

LIFE AT THE BAKERY - WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The climate will vary from warm to cool freezing depending upon the duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and PPE is worn in locations above 85 db. Moderate.

In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this job posting is for a new vacancy within our organization. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence tools to help review applications. These tools are intended to support efficiency and consistency, but final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team. Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team ([email protected]).

Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.