Maintenance Planner

Job Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

• Must be a ticketed Tradesperson, or possesses relevant technical schooling with equivalent work experience.
• Must have prior work experience within industrial operations.
• Preferred prior work experience within agriculture industry, ideally within canola crushing operations.
• Technical and practical knowledge of machinery/equipment.
• Experience in a maintenance planner role is an asset.
• 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.
• Knowledge and/or experience in ISO quality standards system and LEAN manufacturing an asset.

What We Offer

- 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

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.