Maintenance Planner

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our ready to eat state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors.

We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada.

Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing.

This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Position Summary :

To work closely with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team and Operations Team to handle maintenance planning and coordination activities for the department including and not limited to parts ordering, work order management, preventative maintenance scheduling and other administrative functions to continue a continuous efficient operation.

The planner will be the primary user of the CMMS desktop software and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and complete information is recorded therein.

Job safety is the first responsibility of every individual that is part of an operating team; compliance with safety rules, food safety, operating procedures and sound practices is the expectation for all personnel working at Sunrise.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning :
• Issue work orders to technicians in CMMS system;
• Ensure information is complete on WO's prior to closing;
• Assist with the development and execution of the Preventive Maintenance Program;
• Record and maintain history of equipment preventive / corrective maintenance;
• Using the CMMS, issue both ad hoc and recurring reports on maintenance activities to management;
• Work with maintenance management to develop the following :
• SOP's for preventive / corrective maintenance tasks;
• Checklists for specific maintenance tasks;
• Contact equipment's manufacturer to source new practices related to each machine;
• Source and maintain electronic library of manuals for each piece of equipment.
• Purchasing and parts coordination :
• Order and restock parts in accordance to the purchasing manual, PO's to adhere to the approval policies (i.e. maintenance manager)
• Purchase order tracking and resolution of PO issues
• Deal with vendor issues and inquiries
• Manage and maintain inventory levels for parts, equipment and consumables;
• Manage critical parts and spares to reduce downtime;
• Record parts and equipment updates;
• Source suppliers and alternative vendors;
• Data entry / processing in available CMMS software.
• Other :
• Ensure accurate and complete information is being recorded in the CMMS.
• Follow job responsibilities as per BRC and other regulatory bodies.
• Be involved in the future enhancements to the CMMS programs and PM programs.
• Maintain records as in MSDS or future regulatory program, and ensure supplies and materials are approved for use in food processing environment
• Other job duties as required

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food)
• 2-3 years' experience in a maintenance department
• High Standards of integrity, energy level and self-motivation
• Able to work and maintain composure under pressure, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized self-starter who can maintain flexibility while consistently applying the facility's policies and procedures
• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written); Ability to interact with all levels of business, proven ability to communicate in an ESL work environment
• Proficient in the use of computer systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Previous experience with CMMS an asset
• Attention to detail and high accuracy with data
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to perform successfully with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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