Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a
Maintenance Planner

Job Description:

• Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Planner is the “quarterback” of the Maintenance department and plays a key role in managing Work Management, Asset Lifecycle Management, and Asset Reliability activities at the plant.
• Responsible for developing comprehensive maintenance plans in alignment with the Asset Reliability Strategy, as well as managing, optimizing, coordinating, and scheduling required resources to execute the plans with minimal disruption to production.
• Responsible for improving work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through balancing the availability of internal labor, external contractors, parts & material, and equipment.
• Drive proactive and effective maintenance planning and scheduling that is critical for a well-functioning organization and improved production.
• High degree of visibility, requiring frequent interactions, negotiation, and direct engagement with various stakeholders.
• Requires strong communication, technical, organization, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Minimum college diploma; university degree is preferred; Journeyperson’s ticket is a significant asset.
• Experience in applying proven Maintenance best practices in industrial environments.
• Competency in advanced technology such as Asset Reliability Mobility, Visual Scheduler, PowerBI, and Intelligent Enterprise Asset Management systems.
• Experience with CMMS, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Why You Would Want This Job:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company with a commitment to sustainability.
• Inclusive company culture focused on safety, excellence, and learning.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits starting on day one.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching starting on day one.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
• Support for community impact and volunteer opportunities.