Maintenance Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance plans and set maintenance schedules in support of Maintenance and Engineering Teams requirements and available capacity
• Be responsible for the transactional process of Maintenance planning in the CMMS to ensure accurate Maintenance orders and purchase releases based on required dates; collaborate with Facilities Team to manage capacity constraints
• Be responsible for ensuring timely completion of Facilities work orders
• Expedite and complete routine past due work orders follow up to support the Maintenance schedule
• Generate work orders using CMMS
• Release work orders to Maintenance and Engineering Teams per the Maintenance schedule
• Develop and execute improvements to focus on inventory reduction and material shortages
• Be responsible for gathering and reporting established planning metrics in support of the overall Facilities metrics
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address day-to-day activities
• Have regular interactions with functional department staff heads and other internal stakeholders, as well as external relationships with suppliers, customers and other Ellis Don employees as required
• Consults with manager when making decisions regarding complex or unusual circumstances
• Ad hoc duties

• You have a post-Secondary Education in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field
• You have working knowledge of CMMS
• An APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), SCMP designation, or similar designation is a strong asset
• 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance planning role within large facilities
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles and working knowledge of Maintenance management preferred
• Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
• The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. The Ellis Don core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.

As an Ellis Don employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.