Maintenance Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Maximize operating profit through planned maintenance activities
• Maximize equipment operational availability through implementing effective planning methods
• Maintain TS/ISO and trade equivalent standards
• Schedule, track and evaluate preventative maintenance to plant equipment
• Generate monthly reports highlighting issues
• Establish, maintain and improve the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling business flow process
• Ensure the execution of all tasks as planned and re-plan as required
• Constantly revalidate the time requirements of each task, ensure cost to complete are captured and documented
• Develop cost and time estimates of planned maintenance work
• Schedule downtime to complete in-week and weekend PM’s that provide the most effective production and maintenance outcomes
• Monitor PM completeness and schedule/reschedule accordingly to achieve 100% completion
• Purchase all necessary parts, equipment, services and documentation to perform the maintenance work
• Attend and participate in project review meetings, assist in departments long-term planning strategies
• At least quarterly review of completed PM’s and inventory with an emphasis on reducing inventory while ensuring the right parts are available when needed
• Write applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality
• Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and records database
• Responsible for the CMS/E-Maintenance CMMS work order data base and data integrity, keeping files/logs of the equipment and tooling preventative and corrective maintenance
• Schedule weekly Preventative Maintenance work orders (cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, inspections, small and large repairs)
• Coordinate data and produce reports required daily, weekly and monthly by the Technical Supervisor, Maintenance Area Leader
• Facilitate in the scheduling of, and participate in, shift crossover meetings
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators are documented and reported for maintenance department performances, equipment reliability, maintenance department planning and budgeting
• Facilitate and participate in the weekly team meetings where KPI’s, action item status, and maintenance performance is reviewed, and actions planned
• Participate in scheduled meetings for long range asset planning
• Coordinate and plan work orders for internal operations and identify material for purchase/requisition
• Work in conjunction with the E-maintenance administrator to develop and issue all required data and reports supporting the department and the company’s requirements

Required Skills And Experience

• Certificate of Qualification in a designated skilled trade and/or completion of post-secondary education related to engineering or mechanical technology
• 3-5 years of automotive assembly experience (an asset)
• Prior planning and scheduling experience combined with excellent organizational skills
• Experience using CMS and / or CMMS (preferred) and be proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Highly analytical in nature, able to interpret, manipulate, and present data using exceptional computer skills
• Solid foundation and understanding of equipment reliability concepts
• Broad basic understanding of engineering practices, functions and calculations
• Practical knowledge of risk management strategies and practices related to plant and equipment
• Able to work in conjunction with skilled trades persons
• Able to interpret preventative maintenance feedback and use this feedback to develop and implement action plans that improve our preventative maintenance programs
• Previous leadership experience (an asset)