Maintenance Planner Lead - High River, AB

cargill•High River, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Must be 18-year-old and above
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces
Ability to work various schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
Basic computer skills (MS Office package)
Minimum of two (2) years of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP PM
Experience in a maintenance planning environment
Strong English communication (written and verbal)
Knowledge of mechanical systems and detailed knowledge of the mechanical maintenance work
Proficient with technical documentation including but not limited to interpreting maintenance procedures, manuals, drawings, and specifications

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a maintenance planner
Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial production environment
Experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc

Responsibilities

Review, organize, and prioritize all approved maintenance work to ensure effective planning execution
Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, validate site conditions, and identify hazards and risks
Determine equipment shutdown requirements and assess the need for engineering changes; initiate the Management of Change (MOC) process when required
Identify and apply existing job plans where applicable to improve efficiency and standardization
Develop comprehensive and accurate orders
Collaborate with Supply Chain to source, order, and stage required materials in alignment with the work schedule
Ensure all work orders are complete, accurate, and meet planning standards before releasing for approval; update system status accordingly
Monitor and enforce compliance with established work management processes and planning standards
Maintain and continuously improve equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring equipment attributes, specifications, and documentation are accurate and complete
Optimize and evaluate Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to improve reliability, effectiveness, and asset performance
Ensure all planning activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements, including proper permit identification and documentation
Integrate safety and environmental controls into all maintenance plans and job scopes
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning processes and system effectiveness
Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
Perform other duties as assigned