Maintenance Planner

Scope of Position:

• Work with key individuals to forecast, schedule resources, and book downtime for PM activities
• Analyse work centre performance data and predict trends for servicing needs
• Enter data into the system or database and develop PM plans for equipment
• Work with departments to ensure sufficient spares are available. Order parts if and when needed
• Ensure the system or database is updated to include all required info
• Develop/setup a PM schedule for new and existing machines
• Send out requests for PM and order spare parts for any outstanding work found during the PM
• Prepare the downtime report for the defined period and review with PM team members
• Ensure PM’s are completed on time and reschedule if or when needed
• Create a PM list and order critical spare parts for any new machines or equipment prior to first use
• Regularly distribute the PM report to key individuals at the interval established by leadership
• Work closely with MRO buying to ensure timely delivery of key parts and maintaining the stock room
• Create and update stock tooling drawings as required
• Establish and maintain suitable inventory levels for spare parts
• Create spare part list and organize by machines in order easy to track where parts are being use most
• Analyse daily stock movement and establish visuals for min and max stock quantities
• Assist the PM team as needed with data collection to further improve key metrics.
• Comply with all standards, regulations, and policies.
• Create asset lists and associate parts to assets by working with all stakeholders.
• Assist with the implementation of a CMMS system and see the project through to completion.

• Support with training indvidules on how to perform TPM & PM activities
• Support maintenance on completing PMs in the event of low resource being available

• Support and practice KAIZEN principles and participate in related activities (GEAR)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Adopt and practice Kaizen Principles, Concepts and participates in Gear activities.
• Follow all general, departmental and position procedures where applicable as indicated in the level III Procedure manual.
• Work in compliance and conform to all current customers and or government standards where applicable (Example: ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 etc.)
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Areas of Authority:

• Ensure the Areas of the Business Plan are met in accordance with the framework of the company
• Follow company procedures and policies as stated in the employees hand book

• Stop any process where safety or quality issues are identified

Basic Requirements:

• Five years of equivalent experience and related education or an appropriate blend
• Mechanically inclined and knowledgeable with technical terms, machine components and definitions
• Previous experience working in our with maintenance and tool room departments
• Knowledgeable in Power BI, MVP or other CMMS Software
• Familiarity with SOLIDWORKS/CAD would be an asset
• Good knowledge of production reporting systems
• Good technical report writing abilities and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving techniques and methods
• Computer literacy and a sound knowledge in MS-Office applications and Outlook would be an asset, most critically Excel and PowerPoint for data manipulation
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of employees in a multicultural environment

• Ability to read, write and speak in English

• Equivalent of GCSE Grade C / 4 formal education.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of employees within a multicultural environment.
• Understanding of IATF16949 requirements and procedures would be an asset.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.