Maintenance Planner

Ingredion Incorporated; Cardinal; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler in Cardinal, Ontario. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, developing job plans, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure safe and efficient operations. Applicants should have significant experience in maintenance planning and be proficient with SAP. A competitive rewards and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance planning in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SAP and Prometheus for maintenance operations.
• Ability to utilize KPIs for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities ensuring safety and compliance.
• Develop detailed job plans and manage maintenance processes.
• Generate reports on maintenance activities and backlog.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Experience in Manufacturing

SAP Proficiency

Tools

SAP

Prometheus

Job description

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

LOCATION: Cardinal ON. CAN

REPORTS TO: Senior QA/QC Manager

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will coordinate and optimize maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and contractor services. This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution of maintenance work by developing detailed job plans, managing schedules, and aligning resources. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, technical knowledge, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities (mechanical, electrical, and contractor-based), ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Develop detailed job plans including safety requirements, manpower estimates, materials, tools, and technical documentation.
• Identify critical paths and plan work to the appropriate level of detail for successful execution.
• Use standardized global work processes and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with craft personnel for input and feedback on job plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance in all planning activities.
• Manage the maintenance planning process: backlog management, work order planning, and scheduling.
• Coordinate daily and shutdown maintenance schedules in collaboration with operations.
• Generate and present reports on maintenance activities, backlog, and KPIs to management.
• Ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and kitted parts for planned work.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain alignment with the storeroom.
• Enter requisitions for parts, labor, and services in SAP.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and New Item for Stores (NIFS) in SAP.
• Utilize SAP, Prometheus, and other systems to support maintenance planning.
• Develop and maintain job plans and standard job templates.
• Participate in Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE) processes.
• Facilitate weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
• Integrate production and maintenance plans in coordination with Gatekeepers.
• Provide vacation and on-call coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in maintenance planning and scheduling in manufacturing (food, pharmaceutical, or refinery industries preferred).
• Proficiency in SAP and Prometheus for maintenance and operations.
• Strong understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to use KPIs for decision-making and continuous improvement.
  
  

Who You Are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead meetings and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover Why Ingredion Is The Ideal Place To Advance Your Career With Our Exceptional Rewards And Benefits Package Designed To Help You Thrive. Create The Future With Us And Enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive d
• iscounts on everyday products, services, and travel.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$82,640.00-$110,186.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and an employer funded health spending account as well as multiple retirement savings products.