Maintenance Planner and Purchaser

**About Us **

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues our goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

**Position Summary**:
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Planner & Purchaser to join our team on an **18-month contract**, to cover a maternity leave.
This position will provide on-site support and be responsible for providing technical planning, scheduling and cost control assistance to maintenance, production, and various groups.

**Hiring Requirements**:
Maintenance
- Develop logical work sequences and resource allocations, update preventive and predictive maintenance programs and maintain records in computerized maintenance management system (Somax). #LI-Onsite #LI-RM1
- Identify and resolve problems, recommending improvements in the planning process and ensure routine schedules.
- Provide technical planning, scheduling for short
- and long-range weekend activity and assist groups to ensure optimal maintenance effectiveness.
- Prepare diagrams, reports and networks reflecting planned work, sequences of events, timelines, and resources constraints.
- Manage work order requests (planning & prioritization).
- Somax transactions - creating, processing notifications/work orders and all PM related transactions, including process/coding, and tracking of all indirect purchases (Ocloud).
- Spare parts inventory compliance, cycle counts, as well as storeroom management making sure parts are available.
- Responsible to track department spends as part of budget process requirement.
- Participate in process improvement team: plant initiated, CAPEX projects, Gantt charting, future state.
- Interact with contractors and vendors.
- Other duties as described by your manager.

Compliance / Reporting
- Track and report on maintenance performance metrics and key indicators for lean meetings.
- Monitor progress of schedules and work programs.
- Prepare and maintain all records for regulatory compliance: Health & safety, Quality, and Food Safety.
- Perform work in a safe and healthy manner.
- Participation in ongoing H&S training, QA audits etc.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining product integrity, practicing highest levels of GMP’s and conforming to HACCP pre-requisite program and all associated SOP’s.
- Follow Job Responsibilities as per BRC and other regulatory bodies.
- Generate and track all accruals for Finance related to maintenance functions. #LI

**Experience & Education**
- 3-5 years of maintenance experience.
- Strong leadership skills in a skilled trade’s environment.
- Proven project management skills.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook), exposure to Oracle and Somax systems is an asset.
- Superior communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Highest regard for your safety and the safety of others.
- Knowledge of 5S programs.

**Growth Opportunities**: Bimbo Canada is committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities within our organization.

**Innovation**: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

**Our Values**:

- We value the person
- We are one community
- We get results
- We compete and win
- We are sharp operators
- We act with integrity
- We transcend and endure

We are incredibly proud to announce that **Bimbo Canada has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by**_Canadian HR Reporter_**_ (CHRR)_**** This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
- We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check._
- Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permit