Maintenance Planner

Job Description

The Maintenance Planner assists with daily and long-term maintenance projects, scheduling, and coordinating with other departments. They will also assist with Health and Safety audits, and Food Safety audits, with due emphasis on deadlines, documentation, and details.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure all shutdowns are planned and scheduled well in advance and work orders prepared
• Coordinate with Stores Supervisor to ensure required parts and material is on site for all shutdowns.
• Maintain the highest level of energy, urgency, and responsiveness to ensure plant production is maximized.
• Organize and maintain Maintenance Equipment Manual Library.
• Assist with CAD drawings.
• Update action plans for other departments relating to maintenance.
• All administration record keeping and updates for Maintenance Manager and or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Research and assist in AFE/Capital projects information and data.
• Prepare and update maintenance department SOP’s.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Trade Certification or College Diploma in a related field would be an asset.
• Must be self-disciplined; with the ability to be well organized, precise, and attentive to details.
• Able to work independently, primarily alone and with minimal supervision.
• Able to work with, and enforce, applicable company policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; both written and oral.
• Willingness to take the initiative to share relevant information as required.
• Focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Very customer driven.
• Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD and E1.
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.