We are seeking a talented and experienced Supervisor, Industrial Cleaning at Milton, ON to join our Production Team. Shift Work – Continental Shift (12 Hours – Rotating)

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Job Purpose & Scope

The Supervisor, Industrial Cleaning is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising all industrial cleaning activities within the stone wool insulation facility. The role ensures a safe, clean and efficient production environment by combining strong people leadership with maintenance know-how and the application of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, thereby supporting equipment reliability, product quality and continuous improvement. The position also contributes to the development of the departmental budget for cleaning-related activities and is accountable for delivering results within agreed financial targets.

Join us and make a difference!

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 CAD. Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Your future team:

You will become part of the Plant Operations & Production team managing a team of 10-15 people and reporting to the Production Manager.

What you will be doing:

• Lead, coordinate and develop the industrial cleaning team.
• Plan and schedule daily, weekly and shutdown cleaning in line with production and maintenance.
• Supervise cleaning of all key process areas and equipment to required standards.
• Ensure all cleaning methods comply with ROCKWOOL EHS rules and legal requirements.
• Use cleaning as inspection (TPM) to detect and report equipment issues early.
• Develop and maintain cleaning SOPs, checklists and visual standards and train staff on them.
• Enforce safe work practices (LOTO, confined space, work at height, chemicals) and correct PPE use.
• Keep accurate records of cleaning work, inspections, CMMS orders and related KPIs.
• Manage stock of cleaning tools, consumables, filters and PPE efficiently.
• Support budgeting and cost control for cleaning activities and optimise resource use.

What you bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment; experience within stone wool, mineral wool, glass wool or similar process industries will be considered an advantage.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead position within cleaning, maintenance or operations.
• Practical maintenance experience and solid understanding of mechanical/electromechanical equipment (e.g. conveyors, fans, extraction systems, burners, pumps, drives, filters).
• Proven knowledge and hands-on application of TPM and/or Autonomous Maintenance principles.
• Experience working under strict safety procedures (including LOTO, work at height, confined spaces, and hot work).
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support and drive cost-saving and productivity initiatives without compromising safety, quality or compliance.
• Ability to act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador, consistently demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.
• Technical qualification in maintenance, mechanical/electrical engineering or industrial technology (apprenticeship or vocational diploma).
• Experience with SAP and a basic understanding of cost control and/or budget follow-up.

What we offer:

At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.  

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included, and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.