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Maintenance Supervisor

Mississauga, Ontario

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Job ID R222659 Date posted 10/08/2025 End Date 10/22/2025

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.


ABOUT THE ROLE

Role:

This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with maintaining the fleet and facility maintenance department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; managing the 3rd party shops and shop personnel for the maintenance, coordinate diagnosis and repair of the Sysco fleet, ensuring safety and security of the fleet, and providing supervision and direction. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking and cost control through maintenance systems and hands-on technician support as needed.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the labor hours, daily work and safety of 3rd party on site technicians engaged in fleet maintenance and repair within budget.
  • Supervise parts inventory and consumable supplies within budget.  Assist in monitoring work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.
  • Supervise the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of company assets in support of the fleet maintenance department.  Coordinates required processes and repairs with proper departments as necessary.
  • Executes the proper scheduling of fleet maintenance and repairs; along with compliance of all company programs, including preventive maintenance and inspection of vehicles, non-scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and overhaul of vehicles.
  • Assist in fleet maintenance functions and various operational and expense reporting.  Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet maintenance.
  • Conducts audits daily to ensure all required documentation is accurately completed (including all work orders, breakdowns, preventive maintenance logs, pre/post trip inspections, certifications) and that items are installed correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
  • Follows the fleet services budget and expenses for parts, tools and office supplies.
  • Assist Manager with budgets and contracts between third party vendor services to ensure efficient operations. 
  • Stays current with technical manuals, literature, and technical advancements of the trade as it pertains to company owned vehicles.
  • Builds and maintains associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors associate morale; submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
  • Assist Safety department to aid in training, associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, assist with accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections. 
  • Ensures compliance with all company and safety rules, policies, and procedures. Ensures compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., Workplace Health and Safety, and MOT).
  • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
  • Assist with logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
  • Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
  • Assist Manager in the coordination and execution of facility projects, upgrades, maintenance.
  • Assist in the daily monitoring of warehouse cleaners, ensuring all areas have been attended to.
  • Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
  • Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
  • Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
  • Enable, champion, and embrace an inclusive culture
  • Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way
  • Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
  • Communicates broadly and frequently, the company's vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

  • 1 to 2 years supervisory experience in maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing. 
  • Working knowledge of diesel engines, refrigeration, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems required
  • Knowledge of all tools necessary to perform all maintenance repair and diagnostics.
  • Some travel may be required (up to 10%)

OUR VALUES

  • Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
  • Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
  • Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

OUR COMMITMENT

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.

Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy
  • Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Optional Insurance
  • Parental Leave Plan
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Group RRSP & TFSA
  • Employee and Family Assistance
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Maple Virtual Care
  • Unlimited on-line learning
  • Sysco product discounts
  • Preferred vendor discounts
  • Colleague Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

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