Maintenance Planner

Agropur Cooperative; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan including employer

Group insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Saint-Hyacinthe is seeking a Maintenance Planner to plan and coordinate the plant's scheduled maintenance activities, manage on-site contractors, and support the preventive maintenance program.

You will work with maintenance supervisors, electromechanics technicians, and other departments to improve reliability, safety, and cost control, while enhancing the CMMS and applying planning processes. Fluency in French and English is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in a similar role in a unionized environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing is an asset.
• Bilingual French/English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize maintenance work to meet quality, health and safety standards.
• Plan resources to execute scheduled plant maintenance activities.
• Analyze maintenance history and identify root causes using reliability practices.
• Communicate issues and solutions to stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain maintenance performance indicators and docs.
• Participate in failure analyses and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain planning, scheduling, parts prep, and 5S processes.
• Oversee maintenance procurement and supplier follow-up.
• Coordinate start-ups and work permits; back up the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Communication FR/EN

Planning

Collaboration

Reliability thinking

Education

Diploma in Industrial Maintenance / Electromechanics

Tools

CMMS Interal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Job Type: RegularThe Maintenance Planner will be responsible for planning and organizing equipment maintenance, servicing, and repair work for the entire plant. He will have to participate in the establishment, improvement and maintenance of the preventive maintenance program and the structure of the department. He will have to work closely with the maintenance supervisor, the buyer-warehouseman, the team of electromechanics as well as the supervisors of the other departments. We believe the best results come from collaboration, sharing perspectives, and working as a team Agropur is looking for a Maintenance Planner to join its team in St-Hyacinthe. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating the execution of the plant’s scheduled maintenance activities. The role oversees the management of on-site contractors and contributes to achieving performance objectives related to Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Employee Engagement, and Environment within a collaborative work culture. The Maintenance Planner is also responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by integrating preventive and predictive maintenance best practices. The position works closely with Maintenance Supervisors, the GOP Supervisor, Electromechanics Technicians, contractors, and coordinators from other departments to ensure efficient A workplace where collaboration is encouraged and valued.

Salary

Salary range 004: $73, 000 to $91,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing maintenance work to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently and in compliance with quality, health, and safety standards.
• Planning the resources required to execute scheduled maintenance activities within the plant.
• Analyzing and monitoring equipment maintenance history, and validating the root causes of variances using reliability best practices.
• Communicating issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
• Producing and maintaining maintenance performance indicators and documentation.
• Participating, as needed, in failure analyses and operational improvement initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining planning, scheduling, parts preparation (kitting), 5S, and other related processes.
• Implementing the Operational Excellence program (AOS) within the maintenance department and ensuring continuous improvement practices are followed.
• Managing maintenance priorities based on operational requirements and budget adjustments.
• Overseeing the maintenance procurement process.
• Supervising purchase order issuance, inventory management, order processing, invoice tracking, and supplier follow-up.
• Ensuring the availability of parts required for preventive maintenance and any resulting corrective maintenance activities.
• Welcoming and coordinating contractors on a daily basis.
• Coordinating the start-up of maintenance work, including the issuance and management of various work permits.
• Acting as a backup for the Maintenance Supervisor when

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within a unionized environment.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry (an asset).
• Technical knowledge of mechanical systems, automation, electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software (Interal).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. (English is required to work with colleagues across other Canadian provinces.)

Company Culture

A role for those who know performance is built together. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

Equal Opportunity

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.