Maintenance Planner

Job Summary:The Maintenance Planner I is responsible for overall equipment reliability by use of planned maintenance using TPM methodology. The planner works closely with cross functional teams including production and supports maintenance team maintenance database and inventory systems. The maintenance planner is critical in ensuring proper resources equipment and parts are optimized to maintain the equipment reliability for best production. Assists in performing inventory cycle counting. Generates KPI reports as Functions of the Job: Balance safety quality productivity cost and morale to achieve positive results in all areas of production Review incoming work request estimate labor and time required. Kit the materials/parts and schedule resource needs prior to scheduling work. Assign preventative maintenance (PM) tasks to operators and maintenance technicians as needed. Work with engineering and maintenance to identify improvement opportunities in preventative maintenance systems and equipment. Work with engineering and maintenance to maintain accurate and updated technical documents drawings critical spares parts and instructions/task lists. Maintain the CMMS operating systems i.e. COGZ and TPMS. Data input analysis and reporting the reliability and downtime root cause and corrective measures. Develop/maintain PM activities track conformance to schedule and drive autonomous maintenance in the PM pillar for TPM. Work with the stock room to establish and maintain inventory standards and reorder points. Perform monthly cycle count inventories and reconcile against stock levels. Communicates maintenance problems with production and operations to minimize downtime. Responsible for establishing procedures for tracking all maintenance work orders. Generate work orders and work schedules for all maintenance shifts and prioritize them. Work with operations to understand production schedules and ensure PM scheduling coincides with production needs and that critical equipment is identified and prioritized properly. Work with operations maintenance and engineering to ensure that work requests are properly understood and scheduled to meet productions needs. Provide data for the development of annual budget for the department. Responsible for ensuring storage kitting and work areas are clean and organized. Responsible for continuous improvement in plant and equipment reliability. Ensure compliance with customer specifications quality standards FDA Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) safety health environmental and other regulations. Participate in the daily scheduled operations briefing. Perform all other duties as Responsibilities:NoneMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED. 2 years related experience in managing or implementing a preventative maintenance program. Experience managing repair parts stock and inventory levels including cycle counts for inventory management. Experience using CMMS and ERP systems. Preferred Qualifications:Associates Degree in inventory management/accounting or related field. Oracle experience. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles 5S Six Sigma and/or TPM methodology. Bilingual in English and and Skills:High attention to detail. Strong follow-up analytical skills. Solid working knowledge of MS Excel communication to work cross-functionally with various internal departments stakeholders and supplier partners is key of effectively managing information and communicating both internally and Considerations:Travel Expectation: Up to 5% for limited travel to various SunOpta locations for training meetings and other job-related functionsLocation: This position will be at the Plant in Midlothian : Monday Friday; 8am to Rate: $41.60 / Environment: Approximately 70% of work is performed in an office environment; 30% of work may involve being on the manufacturing or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.