Maintenance Scheduler

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler to plan and coordinate weekly shutdowns at the Trenton mill. You will run scheduling meetings, align maintenance and operations, and ensure crews have parts and instructions to complete jobs right the first time.

You will build weekly schedules from ready work, present them for approval, and keep long-range shutdown plans current. Strong organization and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Chair the scheduling meeting for each line the week before its shutdown and present draft schedule.
• Present weekly schedule to the Maintenance Manager, maintenance leads, reliability engineers and the Maintenance Supervisor for final approval, then lock it in.
• Build each week’s draft schedule from ready work based on crews and planned shutdowns.
• Organize the maintenance backlog by line to respond quickly when priorities shift.
• Keep the long-range plan for major shutdowns current, including the number of jobs, crew needs and duration.
• Provide crews with complete job packages including safety documents and post the schedule on the floor.
• Join the daily work review to confirm progress and use insights to sharpen next week’s schedule.
• Report weekly on schedule performance, hours and backlog, and monthly on safety work.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Meeting facilitation

Organization

Detail orientation

Education

College diploma in maintenance, mechanical or engineering technology

Tools

SAP PM

Maintenance management system

Excel

Job description

Why This Role Matters

As our Maintenance Scheduler, you build the plan for how the Trenton mill uses every shutdown, and you run the meetings where that plan is confirmed. Good planning keeps our lines running strong. You will turn ready work into a weekly schedule, review it with maintenance and operations, and present it for approval. You will make sure every crew starts with the parts, people and instructions it needs to finish the job right the first time.

Why This Role Matters

As our Maintenance Scheduler, you build the plan for how the Trenton mill uses every shutdown, and you run the meetings where that plan is confirmed. Good planning keeps our lines running strong. You will turn ready work into a weekly schedule, review it with maintenance and operations, and present it for approval. You will make sure every crew starts with the parts, people and instructions it needs to finish the job right the first time.

What You Will Do

• Chair the scheduling meeting for each line the week before its shutdown. Present the draft schedule and job timeline, confirm changes, add urgent work and send out the meeting notes.
• Present the weekly schedule to the Maintenance Manager, maintenance leads, reliability engineers and the Maintenance Supervisor for final approval, then lock it in.
• Build each week's draft schedule from ready work, based on available crews and planned shutdowns. This includes preventive maintenance, repairs, and requests from both maintenance and operations.
• Organize the maintenance backlog by line so you can respond quickly when priorities shift.
• Keep the long-range plan for major shutdowns current, including the number of jobs, crew needs and duration.
• Give crews and supervisors complete job packages with the required safety documents, and post the schedule on the floor.
• Join the daily work review to confirm progress, and use what you learn to sharpen next week's schedule.
• Report weekly on schedule performance, hours and backlog, and report monthly on safety work.

What You Bring

• College diploma in maintenance, mechanical or engineering technology, or a recognized trade certification
• 3+ years of maintenance planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing (pulp, paper or converting is an asset)
• Experience with SAP or another maintenance management system
• Advanced Excel skills (experience with workforce management software is an asset)
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, lockout/tagout and work permits
• Experience running meetings with maintenance and operations leaders. You keep the discussion focused, bring people to decisions and keep the schedule on track.
• The ability to keep maintenance, operations, reliability and stores aligned on priorities
• Strong organization skills and a sharp eye for detail

Where You Will Work

You will be based in an office and spend regular time on the production floor and in the maintenance shop. You will be exposed to noise, dust and moving equipment, and PPE is required in production areas. You will need to be flexible to support shutdowns and changing production priorities.

Ready to Take Charge of the Schedule?

If you enjoy leading the conversation and building plans crews can count on, we want to talk to you.

Why Kruger Products

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. We monitor the market to ensure our total compensation practices are competitive. The starting range for this role is $71,044.00 - $88,800.00 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. Performance and ideas that make us better are recognized. Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer – Greater Toronto Top Employer since 2013, Deloitte's Best Managed Companies since 2018, and Forbes Best Employers in Canada.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP's Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.