MAINTENANCE PLANNER

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of all fleet maintenance operations. This includes oversight of maintenance facilities, mechanics, scheduling, and maintenance administration. The role involves managing the development and direction of the maintenance team to drive revenue growth, enhance productivity, and ensure high-quality customer satisfaction. The Maintenance Planner ensures the integration of strategic plans with company operations.

Working closely with the Transportation Manager and Logistics Planner, the core mandate of the Maintenance Planner is to oversee the management of all AFD fleet maintenance and budgeting to support profitability.

• Plan, organize, and direct functions related to the servicing, maintenance, and repair of all AFD equipment vehicles.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve processes and procedures for better company performance.
• Implement a scheduling system for preventative fleet maintenance.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance.
• Prepare vehicle specifications according to fleet needs.
• Direct off-site maintenance, repair, and recovery for roadside vehicle malfunctions.
• Monitor departmental performance against goals, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Meet regularly with department heads / management to resolve inter-departmental issues.
• Create, monitor, and report on weekly and monthly logistics key performance indicators.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet departmental requirements.
• Manage departmental morale by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic.
• Enhance and develop policies, procedures, and systems to meet departmental goals.
• Monitor financial performance with the Transportation Manager to ensure the department meets / exceeds budget.
• Analyze and report on daily, monthly, and annual key performance indicators and industry trends.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the department's financial performance.
• Address concerns from drivers and present solutions.
• Update work orders with relevant information for easy data access by other departments.
• Ensure all employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Provide customer support for questions, equipment requirements, or service requests.
• Assist the Safety Coordinator with safety and health projects and initiatives.
• Monitor and order supplies, ensuring appropriate use.
• Conduct safety meetings with maintenance personnel, follow up on issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide regular and accurate reporting for all WCB incidents and injuries.
• Communicate with management and human resources as required.
• Monitor and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements, including audiometric, air quality, WHMIS, TDG, OH&S, National Safety Code, etc.
• Support revisions to company policies and initiatives regarding HSE, MSDS, and hazardous task management as required.
• Ensure CVIP and VKIP requirements are completed on AFD Fleet.
• Review Operations Vendor billing for AP approval.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

OTHER KEY SKILLS (or product knowledge)

EXPEREINCE

3+ years’ management experience in technical related role

3+ years’ experience in fuel, transportation, or oil and gas industry

EDUCATION

Post-Secondary Degree in Management preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

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