Maintenance Planner

\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Opportunity:\r\n\r\nThe Maintenance Planner reports to the Reliability Engineer and plays a key role in managing and coordinating Work Management activities. The Planner develops comprehensive maintenance job plans that facilitate the safe and effective execution of work. Develops timely schedules of the comprehensive job plans, ensuring the maximum use of maintenance manpower, availability of parts and minimized interruption to Production. The Planner must understand the concept of ’Doing the right work at the right time for the right reasons.’ The Planner is experienced and trained in planning and scheduling techniques, is a capable CMMS system and MS Office User and familiar with applying Standard Operating Procedures in his/her work. The Planner follows company policies, standards and guidelines as they apply to all activities.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Planner is an experienced Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Specialist with at least 5 years of experience in applying proven Maintenance best practices in an industrial environment.  A journeyman's ticket, PMP and/or related technical diploma are highly preferred. \r\nThe Planner has strong leadership and communication skills, works well in a team environment, is responsible and reliable, and is open to change. The person is very organized, structured, results oriented and quality driven.\r\n \r\n\r\nAny MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSnapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tEnsure the work prioritization process is adhered to.\r\n\tReview Work Requests for accuracy, duplication and convert to Work Orders.\r\n\tPrioritize corrective work derived from preventive maintenance (PM) work orders (WO) with high priority.\r\n\tPlan and schedule work requests originating in SAP that are not prioritized as an emergency or break-in work.\r\n\tDevelop comprehensive, thorough maintenance job plans that facilitate the safe and effective execution of work.\r\n\tDetermine the scope, general strategy (repair/replace) and coordination requirements of work.\r\n\tCreate a scheduling horizon that is at least 4 weeks.\r\n\tRoute non-emergency Work orders for approval at the correct organizational level against defined acceptance criteria based on the business risk.\r\n\tCreate, use and maintain plant history and other technical files to include information in current job plans to anticipate and avoid job delays.\r\n\tDevelop condition-based monitoring routes, load levels, and seed dates.\r\n\tReview, update and optimize PM routes and bills of materials (BOMs) in SAP.\r\n\tMaintain progress charting systems (Gantt charts, Flow diagrams) for the scheduling function.\r\n\tDevelop Work Order standard jobs for repetitive work.\r\n\tVisit the site with the goal of increasing team productivity by removing all obstacles to executing the work safely, correctly and with minimum downtime and effort. Adopt the concept of eyes on the job and eyes on the parts.\r\n\tWork with stores to ensure the availability of parts / materials to execute work.\r\n\tEnsure the maximum use of maintenance manpower and minimize production disruptions.\r\n\tLead scheduling meetings where Maintenance interventions are synchronized with Production according to business needs.\r\n\tDevelop schedule loading and publish a 4-week horizon schedule with the understanding of manpower availability, operational requirements and a knowledge of time, cost and quality estimating.\r\n\tLead post PM and completed Work Order quality reviews.\r\n\tCreate appropriate equipment files to ensure timely updates with relevant maintenance and repair histories.\r\n\tReview and regularly update all maintenance backlogs.\r\n\tProvide technical assistance as required for maintenance personnel in executing the work.\r\n\tMonitor parts/materials from point of order until staging.\r\n\tDevelop extended schedules that facilitate the 3-year Plan.\r\n\tMaintain up to date visual boards utilized in the workshop so all parties can see daily work scope and weekly KPI's.\r\n\tFrom time recorded against the WO, calculate wrench time for each work group.\r\n\tCoordinate the arrival of materials, people, parts, and equipment to the job site so that they are on time and available in the logical order per the scheduled work plan.\r\n\tEnsure that job feedback, part and procedural problems identified during Work Execution are used to update procedures and enhance future execution.\r\n\tAnalyze planned and completed WO and solicit input from key staff in improving current and future job plans.\r\n\tWork with Engineering to integrate Capital (CapEx) project changes into the asset hierarchy, BOMs and PMs.\r\n\tReview physical asset hierarchy in SAP as part of the process when an asset is modified, a new asset is installed, or an asset is relocated or discarded.\r\n\tReview/update documents in SAP in conjunction with a change to the physical hierarchy.\r\n\tCriticality ranking, priority, due date and age of the WO are used to prioritize work to be planned and scheduled.\r\n\tApply simple lifecycle costing (LLC) strategy when deciding between maintain, overhaul or replacing components.\r\n\tPlan and schedule within budgeted overtime limits.\r\n\tForecast and review resource needs based on an integrated Production Schedule and backlog data.\r\n\tParticipate in the Maintenance department’s continuous improvement and knowledge collection efforts.\r\n\tCollect and track KPIs related to the planning and scheduling function.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You’ll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\n\t2 years of study in a related field, technical school diploma, university or equivalent, plus a trade, apprenticeship or operating training\r\n\tHighly organized individual capable of managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment.\r\n\tExcellent oral and written communication skills\r\n\t Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office computer skills.  Individuals with SAP knowledge are preferred\r\n\tMaintenance Planning experience in a manufacturing environment\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBeing part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.\r\n\tAn inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.\r\n\tCompetitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.\r\n\tDefined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.\r\n\tLearning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.\r\n\tComprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.\r\n\tSupporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n