Maintenance Planner

Job Description

 The Opportunity:

The incumbent is responsible and provides technical planning, scheduling and cost control assistance to maintenance, production and various groups. Includes developing final logical work sequences, cost estimates and resource allocations, update and maintain records in computerized maintenance management system.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 17, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Improves maintenance effectiveness by eliminating delays and obstacles through proper planning of spare parts, materials and equipment
• Promotes a safe working environment and safe work practices
• Plans work for quality and efficiency and contributes to the effective utilization of the maintenance budget
• Visits work site to evaluate job and equipment problems and plan routine and shut down maintenance work orders
• Determines material requirements and parts locations
• Develops and maintains a file of best practices (safe work procedures, work instructions, etc)
• Manages and continuously reviews the work order backlog, ensuring work requests are processed appropriately
• Participates in the scheduling of work orders
• Ensures the availability of adequate critical spare parts and acts as a resource for locating spare parts
• Identifies and communicates suspected repeat equipment problems to maintenance leadership
• Directs outside contractors and conducts follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of required work

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma plus 2 years of study in a related field, technical school diploma at a community college, university or equivalent, plus a trade, apprenticeship or operating training
• Highly organized individual capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
•  Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office computer skills. Individuals with SAP knowledge are preferred
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

Budgeted Salary / Salaire budgété: 70k to 80k