Maintenance Planner

Louis Dreyfus Company • Yorkton, SK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for supervising mechanical maintenance and project work utilizing a team of internal and external resources. Responsibilities include general maintenance and repair of all plant production machinery and equipment and project and/or construction management of selected projects, as well as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a ticketed Tradesperson, or possesses relevant technical schooling with equivalent work experience
• Must have prior work experience within industrial operations.
• Technical and practical knowledge of machinery/equipment.
• Able to read and understand drawings/schematics.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• High proficiency with computers, with aptitude with the entire Microsoft Suite.
• Able to learn and adapt to new software and processes.
• Able to work in a fast paced and continuously changing/evolving environment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred prior work experience within agriculture industry, ideally within canola crushing operations.
• Experience in a maintenance planner role is an asset.
• Knowledge and/or experience in ISO quality standards system and LEAN manufacturing an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities by priority level to minimize downtime and interruptions.
• Manage maintenance work orders in CMMS System
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor & Maintenance Crew lead to create and maintain inventory for tools and spare parts.
• Work with Inventory Supervisor on adequate inventory stock levels by ordering and receiving parts and tools.
• Plan and schedule all preventative & corrective maintenance for machinery, auxiliary equipment & Building maintenance.
• Coordinate with departments to schedule maintenance and tooling projects.
• Facilitate meetings to keep track of established timelines and due dates for projects.
• Collect and maintain drawings, manuals, and other documentation of equipment and machinery.
• Use technical knowledge to provide strategic support to maintenance departments.
• Keep record and file essential maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors for deliveries and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Keep track of KPI’s to ensure goals are being achieved.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns.
• Schedule & direct millwrights, Electricians and contractors work as requested by our customers to ensure facility uptime.
• Identify, schedule, and coordinate monthly and annual shutdowns.
• Drive a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement, positive morale and highest level of customer service and professionalism in the workplace.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors by focusing on how we accomplish task, in addition to what results we accomplish.
• Participate in the Maintenance Management On-call rotation.
• Work with Maintenance Area/Superintendent and Human Resources to set performance goals and develop measurable objectives for maintenance team members.
• Provide formal and informal support and coaching to direct reports as needed to improve performance or generate opportunities for the growth and development of employees.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of all corporate initiatives, corporate mandated policies, procedures and processes and Government regulations.
• Ensure process and financial objectives are met.
• Accountable for key maintenance measurement and results
• Accountable for all maintenance related assets, costs, and control
• Responsible for coaching mechanical & Electrical staff within Maintenance department.
• Ensure that the Maintenance department’s customer requirements are always met.
• Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, all applicable LDC policies
• And any other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching
• Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree