Maintenance Planner (3 month contract) (Cambridge)

Our client, a manufacturing company located in Cambridge area, is looking for a Maintenance Planner (3 Month Contract with the possibility going permanent) to join their team. What you will do in this role: - The Maintenance Planner is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and facility modifications are executed in compliance with food safety standards, quality protocols, and regulatory requirements. This includes coordinating with quality assurance and production teams to prevent contamination risks, verifying that maintenance activities do not disrupt product safety, and documenting all work in accordance with GMPs and HACCP guidelines. - Compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements is mandatory. - Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work. - Develop detailed job plans including labour, parts, tools, and safety requirements. - Coordinate maintenance work with Production to minimize operational disruption. - Maintain and manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). - Ensure required parts and materials are available before scheduled work. - Track and report on maintenance metrics such as downtime, PM compliance, and backlog. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction. - Assist with shutdown planning and execution. - Review completed work orders for accuracy and completeness. - Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements. - Active involvement in plant-floor maintenance operations. What you will bring to the role: - 443A Industrial Skilled Trade License required. - 2–3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing environment. - Minimum 1 year of planning or scheduling experience. - Trade certification (e.g., Millwright, Electrician) is considered an asset. - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities - Clear communication and coordination skills - Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); CMMS experience an asset - Problem-solving and analytical What our client is offering: - A competitive salary and full medical/health benefits for the employee and their family. - The chance to join a growing company with a great work setting. If you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, please submit your resume today in MS Word format – Don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements. Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year Experience: - Maintenance Millwright: 3 years (preferred) - planning or scheduling : 1 year (preferred) - manage multiple projects and shifting priorities: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Millwright 443A (required) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ny6tk