Maintenance Planner

IPEX Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX Group seeks a Maintenance Planner for its manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance coordination to support daily operations.

The position requires CMMS experience, strong planning skills, and effective communication in English. It offers a full-time weekday schedule in a fast-paced production setting with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance management software.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work with the maintenance leadership team.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventory levels and procurement of spare parts.
• Create, update and maintain work orders in MES/CMMS.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Maintenance operations

English communication

Team collaboration

5S / CI

Tools

CMMS

MS Excel

Job description

IPEX is one of North America’s leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario.

Location: Mississauga, ON
Pay: $36.00 - $43.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy organizing, planning, and optimizing maintenance operations, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

As a Maintenance Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Maintenance Department through effective planning, scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work assignments in collaboration with the maintenance leadership team.
• Assist in the development and management of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate the procurement of spare and replacement parts.
• Create, update, and maintain work orders within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and CMMS platforms.
• Optimize preventative maintenance programs through detailed analysis and scheduling improvements.
• Review preventative and predictive maintenance findings and develop corrective action work orders.
• Identify and document safety requirements, permits, and special procedures for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as required.
• Support Health & Safety, Environmental Management Systems, 5S initiatives, and energy conservation programs.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance operations and equipment.
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of inventory management and spare parts control.
• Experience with 5S methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.

Preferred:

• Experience within the plastics manufacturing industry.

Working Environment:

This position is based primarily within a manufacturing facility and requires:

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to heat, dust, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Why Join IPEX?

• Competitive hourly wage of $36.00 - $43.00
• Stable full-time weekday schedule
• Industry-leading manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborative and people-focused workplace culture

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IPEX is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests are available to candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.