Maintenance Scheduler: Maximize Uptime & Planning

Saputo Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave benefits

Comprehensive group insurance

RRSP/TFSA plans with employer match

Employee family assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Training and development programs

Flexible SAPuto Flex Program

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Calgary seeks a Maintenance Scheduler to develop and manage daily/weekly maintenance execution schedules. You will prioritize work with the Maintenance Planner, convert plans into executable schedules, and coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Operations to minimize downtime.

The role requires CMMS experience (Fiix/SAP), strong organizational skills, and cross-functional collaboration. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary certification in engineering, technology, trades, or a related field.
• Certification or training in CMRP, PMP, or maintenance planning and scheduling methodologies (advantageous)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production maintenance environments
• Strong understanding of maintenance execution, scheduling, and backlog management principles
• Experience administering Fiix, SAP, or similar CMMS systems
• Experience coordinating maintenance teams, contractors, or operational schedules
• Interest and potential to develop broader maintenance planning capabilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily and weekly maintenance execution schedules based on work prepared and prioritized by the Maintenance Planner
• Convert planned, approved, and fully kitted work orders into practical and executable schedules
• Sequence preventive, corrective, compliance, project, and urgent maintenance activities based on approved priorities
• Schedule work based on technician availability, skills, qualifications, operational requirements, and equipment access
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to support daily execution, labour allocation, overtime requirements, and schedule adjustments
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Coordinator (MRO) to confirm material and parts readiness and manage work orders waiting for parts
• Work with maintenance technicians to confirm that scheduled work is feasible and identify execution constraints
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Quality Control, and Operations to minimize schedule conflicts and downtime
• Monitor schedule adherence, backlog progress, and preventive maintenance completion, and capture planned-versus-actual execution feedback in the CMMS
• Schedule maintenance training and skills development time in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager
• Support maintenance best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, TPM, RCM, and FMEA

Job description

Saputo Inc. in Calgary seeks a Maintenance Scheduler to develop and manage daily/weekly maintenance execution schedules. You will prioritize work with the Maintenance Planner, convert plans into executable schedules, and coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Operations to minimize downtime.

The role requires CMMS experience (Fiix/SAP), strong organizational skills, and cross-functional collaboration. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach is essential.