Maintenance Planner

Agropur Cooperative; Bedford; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance includingTele

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Recognition of years of service forvac

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks a Maintenance Planning Specialist to organize and optimize maintenance work for plant reliability. Plan resources for scheduled interventions and analyze maintenance history to drive continuous improvement.

Strong teamwork and rigorous approach are essential, with English language proficiency required. The role offers a competitive compensation package, employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse Canadian

Qualifications

• Diploma in Maintenance Planning.
• DEP in Electromechanics.
• DEP in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in a university program (building maintenance or industrial maintenance).
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Technical experience in automation, networks, electricity, instrumentation, control or other.
• Experience in similar functions an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing an asset.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment an asset.
• English, spoken and written, required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Rigorous and structured.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize maintenance work to carry out tasks efficiently and in accordance with quality and health and safety systems.
• Plan the resources necessary for the plant's scheduled interventions.
• Analyze and monitor the history of interventions and validate causes of deviations.
• Communicate issues and solutions to stakeholders.
• Complete performance indicators and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in failure analyses and operational improvements as required.
• Build and maintain planning, scheduling, kitting, 5S and other processes.
• Implement the Operational Excellence Program (AOS) in maintenance and pursue continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance priorities according to operational needs and budget changes.
• Responsible for the maintenance purchasing process, PO issuance, inventory and supplier follow-up.
• Supervise the Buyer-Storekeeper in purchases of maintenance components.
• Ensure supply of parts for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Receive subcontractors daily and coordinate start of work with permits.
• Replace maintenance supervisor as needed and participate in after-hours on-call.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol: stop unsafe acts and report hazards; support safety programs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Electromechanics

Industrial maintenance

English proficiency

Teamwork

Rigorous and structured

Education

DEP in Electromechanics

DEP in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (building/industrial maintenance)

Diploma in Maintenance Planning

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Automation systems

Networks and electrical instrumentation

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Skills requirements:

• Diploma in Maintenance Planning
• DEP in Electromechanics
• DEP in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in a university program (building maintenance or industrial maintenance)
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in the food industry required
• Technical experience in the world of automation, networks, electricity, instrumentation, control or other
• Experience in similar functions an asset
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing an asset
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment an asset
• English, spoken and written, required
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Rigorous and structured

Employee Benefits:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)
• Pension plan including employer contributions

Job description:

• Plan and organize maintenance work in order to carry out tasks efficiently and in accordance with the quality and health and safety system
• Plan the resources necessary for the success of the plant's scheduled interventions
• Analyze and monitor the history of interventions carried out by the team on equipment and validate the causes of deviations according to good reliability practices
• Communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders
• Complete performance indicators and maintenance documentation
• Participate, as required, in failure analyses and operational improvements
• Build and maintain the system of planning, scheduling, kitting, 5S and other processes
• Implement the Operational Excellence Program (AOS) in maintenance and ensure the implementation of the continuous improvement approach to maintenance
• Manage maintenance priorities according to operational needs and changes in the maintenance budget
• Responsible for the purchasing process to maintenance
• Supervise the issuance of POs, inventory management, orders, invoice and supplier follow-up
• Supervise the work of the Buyer-Storekeeper surrounding all purchases of components related to maintenance activities
• Ensure the supply of the parts necessary for preventive maintenance and the resulting corrective interventions
• Reception of subcontractors every day
• Coordination of the start of the work including the various work permits
• Replace the maintenance supervisor as needed and participate in after-hours maintenance on-call
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards
• Support safety policies and programs

Language of work: English

Salary: $43.27 per hour, or $90,001 $ per year

Location of work: 745 Hammonds Plains Rd, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4B 1A8

Workplace: Bedford, Nova Scotia

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins.

We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.

We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).