Job Description

General Accountability

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all planned maintenance work performed. As a key member of the maintenance organization, this position is responsible for ensuring the maintenance operating system is designed, executed, and continuously improved to ensure our assets are maintained at base condition.

Specific Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that maintenance duties are effectively executed. Estimate labor hours and cost and plan jobs and materials. Prioritize and schedule asset maintenance related assignments to technicians and operators. Maintain, prioritize and schedule preventive maintenance to ensure maximum protection of the plant assets. Identify, write & continuously improve PMIs (periodic maintenance & inspections). Organize and maintain spare parts lists, maintenance manuals, and drawings. Order spare parts and organize and maintain spare parts inventory. Manage the Maintenance Operating System (MOS). Establish preventive and predictive maintenance process through the Maintenance Operating System, work order tracking and usages. Participate in daily production meetings and monthly operations planning meetings to prioritize and schedule work. Provide support as needed to maintenance technicians and operators. Provide technical assistance to the maintenance group, assist in troubleshooting and other problem-solving/coordinating assignments. Coordinate contractor assignments. Use data and statistical problem-solving techniques to improve the plant reliability as measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) while reducing unit cost. Maintain the Daily, Weekly and Monthly KPI reports Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced Can be physically demanding at times. The position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stretching, stooping, bending, and use of hands and fingers. Must be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. Must be able to hear and have color vision. Required to work off shifts and weekends as needed

Qualifications

Technical degree preferred. 1-3 years of maintenance or applicable experience required. Experience with PMXpert or relevant computerized maintenance operating system required. Experience with AutoCAD helpful. Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USDA, OSHA and EPA regulations. Strong computer skills including experience with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Microsoft Office. Experience in packaging equipment industry experience required. Strong mechanical and planning aptitude. Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, decision-making, relationship building and teaching employees. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
We value diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation to apply or if selected for an interview, please contact Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

New Hamburg, ON N3A 2H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Microsoft Office: 1 year (required) Maintenance planning: 1 year (required) Mechanical: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person