Maintenance Planner

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for managing the planning and scheduling of all maintenance work. This includes developing, scheduling, optimizing, analyzing, and closing work orders of all types. This position is responsible for generating reports relating to maintenance activities such as labor, material parts cost, total equipment costs, schedule compliance, and proactive work. This position is located at our Lunenburg, NS production facility and is required to be on site, 5 days per week.

• Manage the work flow process to ensure all requested work is inputted correctly into the CMMS. Ensure all information needed for the work to be planned effectively is correct. Input the work order to the current CMMS with the appropriate skill assignment, cost center and clear instructions or intent of work order.
• Track maintenance activities and communicate effectively to all stakeholders on the status of the requested work.
• Work closely with maintenance technicians to ensure work is completed on time and in full.
• Collaborate with Spare Parts Coordinators to develop, implement and optimize the kitting process.
• Optimize maintenance plans and schedules for predictive, preventive, routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance work.
• Be a key player in the team to develop meaningful detailed PMs.
• Ensure all plant assets are in the CMMS with all necessary PMs in place. Set up any new equipment PMs into the CMMS.
• Train maintenance staff to effectively utilize the CMMS. Track Maintenance KPIs.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, GMPs, SOPs, and company safety policies. Actively encourages coworkers to work safely.
• Assist in the development of equipment BOMs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Secondary School diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial maintenance field.
• Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards and codes.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication skills, specifically reading, writing and speaking English.
• Demonstrated ability to lift 20 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience with technology, specifically CMMS systems and MS Office are required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented coupled with the ability to successfully multi-task.
• Previous experience in maintenance planning and/or maintenance scheduling.
• Understands schedule compliance, the necessity of work order completion and cost impacts.
• Highly adaptable, can professionally navigate changing priorities and requirements.
• Objective judgment and fact-based decision making approach.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, weekends and holidays is required.
• Team oriented, collaborates closely with the Maintenance and production teams, communicates promptly to ensure a positive team result.

Location:

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia production facility. On-site role, 5 days per week.

• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

Founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. Our trusted brands include High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine,

C.Wirthy & Co, Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s, and Icelandic Seafood. Our purpose is Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life. We invest in our employees through development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a culture where safety, well-being, and growth are priorities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.