Maintenance Planner

Magna International; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Ontario offers an engaging role as Maintenance Systems Planner within Cosma International. You will maximize equipment availability by planning preventative maintenance and coordinating with production scheduling to minimize downtime.

The position requires 3–5 years of automotive assembly experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with CMS/CMMS and Excel. We value analytical problem-solvers who can work with trades and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive assembly experience is an asset.
• Prior planning and scheduling experience with excellent organizational skills.
• Experience using CMS and/or CMMS and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance data collection and information gathering by analysing data for improvements to equipment.
• Participates in the implementation of preventative maintenance applications and software.
• Establish, maintain and improve the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling business flow process, ensuring execution of tasks as planned.
• Revalidate time requirements of each task and document cost to complete.
• Develop cost and time estimates for planned maintenance work and coordinate with production scheduling for downtime.

Skills

Automotive assembly

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Tools

CMS/CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities: Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 Immediate, Open Position The Maintenance Systems Planner is required to maximize operating profit through planned maintenance activities and maximize equipment operational availability through implementing effective planning methods, while maintaining TS/ISO and trade equivalent standards. This is accomplished by scheduling, tracking and evaluating preventative maintenance to plant equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of automotive assembly experience an asset
• Prior planning and scheduling experience combined with excellent organizational skills
• Experience using CMS and / or CMMS preferred and be proficient in using Microsoft Excel an asset
• Ability to learn new systems and programs quicky as asset
• Highly analytical in nature, able to interpret, manipulate, and present data using exceptional computer skills
• Able to work in conjunction with skilled trades persons
• Able to interpret preventative maintenance feedback and use this feedback to develop and implement action plans that improve our preventative maintenance programs.

DUTIES:

• Manage maintenance data collection and information gathering by analysing data for improvements to equipment. Generates monthly reports highlighting issues.
• Participates in the implementation of preventative maintenance applications and software.
• Establish, maintain and improve the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling business flow process. Ensures the execution of all tasks as planned and re-plans as required.
• Constantly revalidates the time requirements of each task, ensures cost to complete are captured and documented.
• Develop cost and time estimates of planned maintenance work. Work with production scheduling to schedule downtime to complete in-week and weekend PM’s that provide the most effective production and maintenance outcomes.
• Monitor PM completeness and schedule/reschedule accordingly to achieve 100% completion
• Purchase all necessary parts, equipment, services and documentation to perform the maintenance work.
• Attend and participate in project review meetings, assist in departments long-term planning strategies.
• At least quarterly review of completed PM’s and inventory with an emphasis on reducing inventory while ensuring the right parts are available when needed.
• Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and records database.
• Responsible for the CMS/E-Maintenance CMMS work order data base and data integrity, keeping files/logs of the equipment and tooling preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Schedules weekly Preventative Maintenance work orders (cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, inspections, small and large repairs).
• Coordinates data and produces reports required daily, weekly and monthly by the Technical Supervisor, Maintenance Area Leader.
• Facilitates in the scheduling of, and participates in, shift crossover meetings.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators are documented and reported for maintenance department performances, equipment reliability, maintenance department planning and budgeting.
• Facilitates and participates in the weekly team meetings where KPI’s, action item status, and maintenance performance is reviewed, and actions planned.
• Participates in scheduled meetings for long range asset planning.
• Coordinates and plans work orders for internal operations and identifies material for purchase/requisition.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment: At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Cosma International

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