Maintenance Planner

Ferrero; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero Canada is seeking a Maintenance Planner to ensure timely completion of maintenance PM activities and support reliability engineering. The successful candidate will plan and schedule jobs, maintain inventory records, and assist in audits, requiring a background in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with SAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance PM activities.
• Collaborate with production to create maintenance schedules.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook, known for iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprise. With a presence in over 50 countries and products sold in more than 170, Ferrero is loved worldwide. Our success is driven by 40,000 dedicated employees committed to care and quality. Join us and become part of our global family.

About the Role:

The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance PM activities to ensure timely completion. They will support the Reliability Engineer with data collection, data entry, and organization of plant drawings and documentation related to maintenance processes. Additionally, the Maintenance Planner will work with the Stores Manager to maintain accurate inventory records of equipment and components compared to SAP data.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with production planning to create maintenance schedules, including weekly and future forecasts.
• Schedule and monitor Preventive & Predictive maintenance plans, ensuring they are completed on time.
• Work with supervisors and technicians to prioritize maintenance activities for optimal equipment performance.
• Plan and schedule jobs during plant shutdowns.
• Prepare spare parts in advance of planned activities.
• Support RDMs in organizing, scheduling, and completing external PM activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary support.
• Gather machine information and update equipment profiles in SAP.
• Maintain and update machine criticality analysis sheets for all plant equipment.
• Organize and consolidate all plant drawings on the internal network.
• Ensure maintenance manuals and operation manuals, along with recommended spare parts, are up-to-date and accessible to the maintenance team.
• Help develop and maintain a database for predictive maintenance activities.
• Create or update maintenance procedures as needed.
• Maintain preventative and predictive maintenance plans within SAP or other databases.
• Assist with adding and accurately entering spare parts BOM in SAP for critical equipment.
• Support the reliability engineer in breakdown analysis and criticality assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of the maintenance budget.
• Support team projects as required.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience or exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive approach to seeking information, asking questions, and collaborating.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with SAP is required.

Accommodation

Ferrero Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please inform the HR Representative confidentially.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero values diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture where all employees feel welcomed and appreciated. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and strive to create a multicultural, innovative, and rewarding work environment.

How to Be Successful at Ferrero:

Success at Ferrero depends on being consumer and product-centric, dedicated to delivering excellent results for consumers worldwide.