Maintenance Planning Specialist

Job Description

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AtAndrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

Join one of Canada’s most trusted and long-standing wine and beverage companies in a leadership-support role that keeps our Kelowna operations running at their best. As Maintenance Planning Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our Kelowna production facility by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities that drive operational excellence.

About Canrim Packaging Ltd.

A division of Andrew Peller Ltd., Canrim Packaging has been providing bottling and packaging services since 1994. Based at the Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna, we specialize in bottling a diverse portfolio of Andrew Peller branded beverages, including wine, cider, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.

In addition to our premium wines, we produce International Domestic Blend (IDB) wines, combining high-quality international and Canadian wines under brands like Cooper Moon, Honest Lot, XOXO, and our popular cider No Boats on Sunday.

The Role

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planning Specialist is responsible for developing and executing maintenance plans that support uptime, quality, and safety across the facility. This includes maintenance of the winery, packaging line, warehouse, and general plant operations.

You will ensure the timely sourcing and availability of materials, services, and parts while maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards. This role also supports the ongoing development of preventive and predictive programs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.

What this teammate will be responsible for

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work across all production and facility assets.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to develop and deliver weekly schedules that support production goals.
• Maintain and optimize the CMMS system for accurate tracking of work orders, asset data, and maintenance history.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
• Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and oversee vendor performance.
• Build strong partnerships with external contractors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective service.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Support the Maintenance Manager in implementing strategies that improve maintenance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Identify, analyze, and drive improvements in maintenance systems and workflows.
• Promote a culture of proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with operations leaders and the trades team to plan and allocate maintenance resources.
• Support scheduling and coordination of a unionized workforce.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to safety, engagement, and performance discussions.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Quality, GMP, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety and food safety culture throughout the facility.
• Participate in risk prevention and hazard identification initiatives.

What this teammate will bring

• Journeyperson (Interprovincial Red Seal) Electrical or Mechanical certification preferred; equivalent technical background considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, asset management, or reliability engineering in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in a unionized facility and comfort working with collective agreements.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP, Fiix, Maximo) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, proudly Canadian company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork. You’ll work alongside a talented group of trades professionals and leaders in a dynamic, high-performing environment, helping ensure our Kelowna operations continue to run safely, efficiently, and with excellence in every detail.

Compensation at Andrew Peller Limited is determined using competitive, local market data and reflects the skills and experience needed for each role. In some cases, we may consider compensation above the posted range for exceptional candidates who bring many years of experience. Our total rewards package includes a variety of components such as performance incentives, annual bonus, employee discounts and gift cards for our products, comprehensive employer paid health benefits, a share purchase program, RRSP matching, and more.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation: Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email people.culture@andrewpeller.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment: At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.