Maintenance Planner (Supervisor)

Overview of the Role 

The role of the Maintenance Planner is critical to the ongoing success of the Maintenance and Reliability effort. The Planner is responsible for identifying the elements of an executable work plan that should contain (but not limited to), the work plan, the necessary materials, tools, and permits, and labor requirements prior to passing the work on to scheduling.  

The Planner will also update and adjust existing job plans and equipment data. They are expected to incorporate safety and food safety into all work plans and help ensure that work is performed safely, efficiently, and help ensure that the work management process is managed efficiently. The Planner is also expected to ensure that the work management portions of the CMMS are updated and accurate.  

Salary:

How you will make contributions that matter: 

• Drive asset reliability strategy that enhances equipment availability and minimizes equipment downtime 

• Review, organize, and prioritize work based on asset failure modes for planning. 

• Determine work priorities using a Risk Assessment Matrix or equivalent decision-making tool. 

• Develop work packages to provide all required information/criteria to drive precision maintenance. 

• Facilitate root cause analysis sessions for repeat failures of critical equipment. 

• Determine if Engineering Change is required and initiate Management of Change (MOC) Process for process or equipment upgrade. 

• Determine if job plans are available. 

• Plan and estimate work orders including (but not limited to): Procedures & Instructions, Crafts and Labor ID, Time Estimate & Milestones, Drawings & Manuals, Material Estimation, Special Tools & Services, Safety & Environmental, Validation & Completion Requirements, Permits. 

• Coordinate with Purchasing to order and reserve materials. 

• Liaise with other departments to ensure equipment availability for planned work. 

• Determine if the job is ready to schedule. 

• Change work order status appropriately based on the work management process. 

• Conduct PM integrity and optimization to align with equipment strategies. 

• Maintain equipment Bill of Material. 

• Monitor workflow compliance and related KPIs. 

• Manage a ready backlog for maintenance scheduler. 

• Develop and lead cross functional weekly planning meetings. 

• Managed planned work for all third parties’ activities. 

• Ensure contractor compliance through ISN. 

• Understanding and adhering to all safety & food safety rules and regulations 

• Other duties as assigned. 

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:  

• Journeyman Electrical or Millwright Trade qualification or a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. 

• 3+ years of related food industry experience within maintenance role  

• Lean Six Sigma training is considered an asset. 

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification is an asset 

• Experience with safe work practices, such as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc. 

• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs. 

• Knowledgeable Autodesk software. 

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as FIIX, MP2 and/or SAP 

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing: 

• Competitive salaries 

• Advantageous corporate agreements 

• Full range of group insurance benefits 

• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution 

• Purchase option of company stocks 

• Group RRSP 

• Health and wellness program in the workplace 

• Assistance program for employees and their families 

• Saputo products at a discounted price 

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.