Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Description The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will report to the Maintenance Manager, the Planner/Scheduler will co-ordinate, plan, schedule and supervise maintenance tasks and work orders. He/she will also ensure all parts are available to perform the jobs, maintain ongoing library of drawings, sketches, pictures, and catalogues of parts. Will review jobs to determine labor, parts and priority as well to ensure safety is a priority at all times.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive salaryCompetitive health and benefit planCompetitive matched retirement savings programThe opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and InclusionThe opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturingWHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE:Reviewing work requests for accuracy and clarity and approving them as neededEscalating issues to Reliability Engineer, for work that does not appear to be valid or well justifiedWorking with Production Supervisors and Superintendent to ensure that assets are prepared for maintenance work as scheduled. You will also be working with Engineering Department to ensure documentation (including drawings, BOM-s, instructions etc.) are readily available for trades people, prior to commencing the work. Will coordinate with storeroom / Warehouse Coordinator to ensure that all parts required for the jobs have been identified, secured and properly kitted well in advanceWorking with Maintenance Department to ensure tasks have all the necessary instructions, tools and safety precautions for the job at hand Provides feedback to the Maintenance Superintendent prior to completing the work orders that were signed off by the mechanics.Leading planning and scheduling meetings for line shutdowns and ensures planning for opportunistic maintenance. Provide job estimates and follow-up to ensure they have been accurately met by the tradesManaging work order backlog based on equipment criticalityKeeping accurate metrics on performance of planning and scheduling and provides reports to Reliability EngineerProviding support to Corporate Reliability Team and collaborating with other IKO Plants as requiredParticipating actively in any new projects initiated by the Company, such as introduction of predictive maintenance, new CMMS (Maximo) etc. Providing training and support to maintenance personnel on CMMS as required (Maximo)Following up with trades people and contractors to ensure work requirements associated with preventative maintenance, projects and day-to-day work orders are completedOUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:Minimum 5 years of planning/scheduling experience with Maximo preferredMechanical/Electrical background is requiredPost-secondary degree/diplomaAdequate craft knowledge and skill to accurately estimate labor hours, material requirements and skills needed to complete a job. Must have a demonstrated ability to visualize and communicate the execution of workExcellent communication (written, verbal, and presentational) skills, demonstrated leadership skills. Strong mathematical skills. Good working knowledge of MS officeGood organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings. Ability to provide simple and accurate instructionsKnowledge and understanding of the maintenance processes and proper use of the work order system, planning and scheduling and storeroom processesAbility to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completionExcellent organization and analytical skills (problem solving & trouble shooting) skillsIKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.