Planner/Scheduler, Maintenance

Saputo; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dairy processing is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to enhance its maintenance and reliability efforts. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all maintenance tasks are executed efficiently and safely, while coordinating resources and schedules across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical disciplines, with a passion for implementing safety and food safety practices. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your expertise will help drive operational excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Group Insurance Benefits

Retirement Pension Plan

Company Stock Purchase Option

Health and Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Saputo Products

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in maintenance planning/scheduling in food industry.
• Mechanical or Electrical degree/diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance tasks across facilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance team and stakeholders for execution.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Coordination

Scheduling

Risk Assessment

Safety Practices

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Degree/Diploma

Experience in Food Industry

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter...

The role of the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is critical to the ongoing success of the Maintenance and Reliability effort. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for identifying the elements of an executable work plan that should contain (but not limited to), the work plan, the necessary materials, tools, and permits, and labor requirements. He is also responsible for coordinating and scheduling maintenance tasks and activities across our facilities. The job will include planning, scheduling, coordinating preventative maintenance, responding to emergency maintenance requests, and managing maintenance team resources.

They are expected to incorporate safety and food safety into all work plans and help ensure that work is performed safely, efficiently and help ensure that the work management process is managed efficiently.

• Review/Organize/Prioritize/Plan/Schedule approved work.
• Key User to drive CMMS conversion.
• Determine work priorities using a Risk Assessment Matrix or equivalent decision-making tool.
• Develop work package to provide all required information/criteria to drive precision maintenance.
• Determine available manpower in conjunction with maintenance supervisor and vacation schedules.
• Assess ongoing maintenance projects, job orders and determine work priorities.
• Determine equipment availability in conjunction with operations scheduling.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team and other stakeholders for scheduling and execution of tasks.
• Create both weekly and daily schedules.
• Manage, plan, and schedule work for all third parties activities and contractors.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are tracked and documented.
• Communicate equipment and job order status to appropriate people and departments.
• Communicate regularly with management about the status of maintenance activities.
• Plan and estimate work orders including (but not limited to): Procedures & Instructions, Crafts and Labor ID, Time Estimate & Milestones, Drawings & Manuals, Material Estimation, Special Tools & Services, Safety & Environmental, Validation & Completion Requirements, Permits.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to order and reserve materials.
• Work closely with the maintenance coordinator to align on strategies for best inventory management of maintenance supplies, tools and equipment.
• Change work order status appropriately based on work management process.
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization and evaluation.
• Create and maintain equipment Bill Of Materials (BOM).
• Monitor workflow compliance and manage a ready backlog.
• Respect organization's policies, applicable laws, and ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Understand and adhere to all safety & food safety rules and regulations.
• Support emergency maintenance requests as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Mechanical or Electrical degree/diploma or related field.
• 3+ years of related food industry experience within maintenance role; coordination/planning/scheduling.
• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is considered an asset.
• Experience with safe work practices, such as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office programs.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Competitive salaries.
• Advantageous corporate agreements.
• Full range of group insurance benefits.
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution.
• Purchase option of company stocks.
• Group RRSP.
• Health and wellness program in the workplace.
• Assistance program for employees and their families.
• Saputo products at a discounted price.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.