Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Responsibilities:

Operations Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule predictive and preventive maintenance activity based on demand, workload, and resources.
• Effectively coordinate maintenance activity with operations to minimize impact on production.
• Respond to daily demand maintenance (DM) requirements.
• Review, update and close out CMMS based work orders.
• Arrange follow-up to work orders and generate any required follow ups in the CMMS.
• Ensure availability of materials, tools, and resources for planned maintenance activity
• Collect, review, analyze and advise management on short- and long-term downtime trends through the use of CMMS or a manual system.
• Assist in evaluation of maintenance parts, supplies and recommended inventory levels.
• Adherence to and compliance with all applicable company policies and procedures
• Stockroom inventory management including shipping and receiving.
• Assist in development and liaison with OEM vendors, suppliers, and external services.
• Participate in plant safety, health, environmental, and 5S programs.
• Other duties as assigned for which he/she has received required training, possesses qualifications and/or is considered competent.

Job Specifications:

Educational and Experience Requirements for this position:

• Mechanical or Electrical technician diploma or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years related work experience in planning and maintaining a variety of equipment in an automated, high-tech production facility.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS software, and accounting software.
• Basic technical aptitude including but not limited to computers, math, assembly, and general manufacturing principles.
• Experienced with a variety of equipment in an automated, high-tech production facility.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check in accordance with the company’s policy

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Personal Skills/Attributes Required for the Position:

• Professional, co-operative attitude and behaviour.
• Ability to work productively in an environment with a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility.
• Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and concentrate on tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to motivate and support a work team on both individual and team basis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with front line workers and management, and to function as an effective team member.
• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills, i.e. time management, ability to prioritize, etc.
• Willingness to be actively involved in problem-solving activities following effective and proven methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis.
• Willingness to embrace new challenges.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $64,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Planner/Scheduler: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Welland, ON L3B 5N7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Welland, ON L3B 5N7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person