Maintenance Planner

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies that has grown from an initial focus in the poultry industry including hatchery operations; poultry farming; primary processing; and further processing; to distribution of other protein products across Canada.

Our humble start was in 1983 with one small processing facility in Surrey, British Columbia. We have now grown to serve a broad range of customers, both domestically and internationally. Sunrise Farms remains Canadian family owned, producing quality food products from processing plants located in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

**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, operating procedure, food safety, operating procedures and sound practices is the expectation for all personnel working at Sunrise._

**Position 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;
- Maintain warehouses/parts rooms clean and tidy;
- 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

**REQUIRED SKILL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 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
- Strong communication skills (both verbal & written); Ability to interact with all levels of business, proven ability to communicate in an ESL work environment
- 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 mínimal supervision
- Ability to work flexible hours.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location