Parts Planner

Job Posting

At RDJ Bakeries , we are a well-established leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized across Canada and globally for our exceptional quality products. Our diverse team reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives everything we do—from our state-of-the-art production processes to our collaborative culture.

Apply now to the Parts Planner position on our growing Maintenance & Planning team and be a part of our exciting journey!

Job Purpose

Responsible for screening CMMS work orders, auditing equipment to document work requirements and quality, estimate labor hours, materials, tools, and equipment for all assigned work orders to support a proactive, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) program.

Duties And Responsibilities

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

• Review, analyze, plan, forecast, and purchase spare parts and accessories required to support maintenance activities related to PM’s and internal work Orders.
• Keep the CMMS inventory stock count updated and make sure the technicians using the parts are updated in FIIX, for dedicated locations.
• Order and keep an inventory of tools, supplies and parts needed for various types of equipment.
• Review, analyze, plan, forecast, and purchase parts, accessories, and stands to support our customer orders.
• Generate weekly and monthly demand forecasts and provide the information to Group and other manufacturers/suppliers to ensure an adequate pipeline of material is available to support the business.
• Purchase spare parts and accessories from Group, manufacturers, and authorized vendors.
• Monitor, track, and expedite purchase orders to meet our requirements.
• Coordinate inbound shipments, review/authorize freight methods, monitor shipments, customs clearance, and receipt.
• Control and monitor all parts stocked and received at dedicated locations.
• Assist and supervise the annual Physical Inventory count for spare parts and accessories.
• Create/maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Participate in weekly & monthly meetings.
• Cycle Counting
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree required in a technical field and 1 - 3 years of maintenance scheduling / planning experience and/or 5 - 10 years as a machine repair technician, or equivalent combination of both.
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Electrical/mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Project management and capital project experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Working conditions

• Always work indoors.
• Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and temperature.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting involved.
• May repeat the same movement.
• Typing involved.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

Benefits

At RDJ Bakeries, we truly care about our employees and are committed to their well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Prescription/Drug Coverage
• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• AD&D Insurance
  
  

Additional perks to support your work-life balance and personal development:

• Work Life Balance
• PTO to Commemorate Your Work Anniversary
• Employee Engagement Events
• Recognition Programs & Employee Awards
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance
• Free ESL Classes
• Onsite Gym
• And Much More!
  
  

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), RDJ Bakeries LTD will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.