Maintenance Planner

Inovata Foods isn’t your average food manufacturing company. We offer the stability of a large organization with the feel of a close-knit family business. We proudly partner with many of North America’s largest retailers to deliver wholesome, convenient frozen meals to families across the continent.

Inovata Foods Corp. is currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our team at our Tillsonburg, Ontario facility. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and plays a key role in supporting maintenance operations, inventory accuracy, and preventative maintenance planning.

• Vacancy Type: Existing Vacancy (new position)

• Compensation: $26.70 per hour

• Reports To: Maintenance Manager

• Receive, verify, and process incoming maintenance parts and materials

• Accurately put away parts into designated bins and maintain organized inventory locations

• Organize and execute the maintenance cycle count program to ensure inventory accuracy

• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient maintenance storeroom

• Work closely with the maintenance team to establish and manage minimum/maximum stock levels and reorder points

• Monitor inventory levels and flag shortages, obsolete materials, or improvement opportunities

• Collaborate with the MRO Buyer to ensure coverage and continuity, acting as backup support as needed

• Support maintenance work orders by ensuring required parts are available and properly staged

• Maintain inventory records and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Assist with preventative maintenance (PM) planning, including creating PM plans, part kits, and templates within the maintenance management system

• Support backlog prioritization and PM corrective work scheduling

• Provide corporate-level support as required, including backup assistance for the Edmonton Maintenance MRO function

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Day Shift

• Candidates must be available for flexible hours, varying shifts, and occasional weekends

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability insurance after 6 months

• Vacation accrued at 4%

• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) after 1 year of employment

• Bi-weekly incentive plan

• Annual footwear allowance

• 1–3 years of experience in inventory control, parts coordination, storeroom management, or a related role

• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail

• Comfortable using spreadsheets, databases, and inventory or maintenance management systems (CMMS experience is an asset)

• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, purchasing, and operations teams

• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset

• Safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

We strive to support a healthy balance between work and life. This role involves daily exposure to a food manufacturing environment, including cold temperatures and damp conditions. The position may require flexible start times, extended hours, and occasional weekend work to support maintenance planning and operational needs.

Inovata Foods Corp. is an inclusive employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Inovata Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the hiring process. AI is not used as the sole decision-maker, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our team.