Canplas is a North American business unit located in Barrie, Ontario. Our team develops and producessolutions that meet our clients’ most demanding expectations.

We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the markets we serve. We provide people around the world with innovative solutions, leading our industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of our customers.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Planner will work closely with the Maintenance Manager with focus on planning and coordinating preventative maintenance activities with an emphasis on ensuring plans are implemented, documented and accessible for future reference.

They will also ensure that maintenance stores are maintained, organized and replenished.

Shift Schedule Monday - Friday, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

Base Salary : $71,000 annually, based on Experience

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue, monitor & close maintenance work orders in our CMMS program
• Co-ordinate with scheduling and maintenance departments to schedule machine outages for PM purposes, ensure that all assigned PM work orders are completed, closed and accurate, co-ordinate repairs / rebuilds for components such as Motors, Drives etc
• Review PM checklist ensuring accuracy, create work orders for outstanding issues and archive documents, update PM checklists as taught
• Keep accurate records of all expenditures related to specific equipment
• Create and Maintain Asset list in CMMS, Inventory management
• Source all parts and shop supplies required, working in conjunction with Plant Buyer
• Investigate part substitution for obsolete SKUs and recommend retrofit alternatives
• Create and maintain spare parts' inventory including min / max levels for all critical parts
• Drop off and pick up parts required for emergency breakdowns, obtain quotes and select vendors based on quality, delivery times and costs
• Work with external vendors to expedite shipment(s)
• Indicate and monitor costly high-risk spare parts comparing to current delivery times; Ensure delivered goods are received, accurate and placed in inventory, Return defective or inaccurate items to vendors
• Prepare (Kitting) parts for maintenance work orders; Project work orders, parts and documentation are included in duties
• Ensure 5-S standards are maintained in all stock rooms
• Track spending on departmental GL codes and ensure that budgetary targets are met
• Track and handle PPE certifications through replacement or retesting

Requirements

• High School diploma or certificate of completion
• 5 years Experience in a Manufacturing Facility required, maintenance environment considered an asset
• Excellent digital literacy, and high proficiency with MS Office, ability to create, modify and adapt Excel worksheet formulas, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management abilities; Eager to learn and able to adapt quickly to the changing demands with above average mechanical proficiency
• Problem solving skills to take care of parts inventory issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision care
• Competitive wage accompanied by an annual bonus incentive
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Company Pension and RRSP

Working Conditions

Incumbent spends almost 100% of their time in the semi-climate controlled Manufacturing environment requiring varying degrees of considerable physical labour, lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects (50-75 lbs.

standing and walking covers majority of the work. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp blades, and accessing some confined spaces.

Moderate amount of sensory attention is required. Limited control of work pace and unexpected workflow brings considerable stresses to this position.

The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace Health and Safety rules and Safe Work Practices.

Canplas Industries Ltd is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas Industries Ltd positions.

To request accommodation, please contact HR at

Please send all resumes to Jennifer Sheppard at or Duriye Kose at

Due date : April 8, 2024

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Internal applicants should discuss their application with their present manager prior to submission

Last updated : 2024-06-05