Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.
From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.
Role:
To work closely with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team, and Operations Team to handle maintenance planning and coordination activities for the department, including and not limited to parts ordering, work order management, preventative maintenance scheduling and other administrative functions to continue a continuous, efficient operation. The planner will be the primary user of the CMMS desktop software and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and complete information is recorded therein. Job safety is the first responsibility of every individual that is part of an operating team; compliance with safety rules, operating procedure, food safety, operating procedures and sound practices is the expectation for all personnel working at Sunrise.
Responsibilities - Maintenance Planning:
- Issue work orders to technicians in CMMS system
- Ensure information is complete on WO’s prior to closing
- Assist with the development and execution of the Preventive Maintenance Program
- Record and maintain history of equipment preventive /corrective maintenance
- Using the CMMS, issue both ad hoc and recurring reports on maintenance activities to management
- Develop SOP’s for preventive/corrective maintenance tasks
- Create checklists for specific maintenance tasks
- Contact equipment manufacturers to source new products and their practices related to each machine
- Source and maintain electronic library of manuals for each piece of equipment
Responsibilities - Purchasing and Parts Coordination:
- Order and restock parts in accordance to the purchasing manual ensuring POs adhere to the approval policies (i.e. maintenance manager)
- Purchase order tracking and resolution of PO issues
- Deal with vendor issues and inquiries
- Manage and maintain inventory levels for parts, equipment, and consumables
- Manage critical parts and spares to reduce downtime
- Record parts and equipment updates
- Source suppliers and alternative vendors
- Maintain warehouses/parts rooms, keeping them clean and tidy
- Data entry/processing in available CMMS software
Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate and complete information is being recorded in the CMMS
- Follow job responsibilities as per BRC and other regulatory bodies
- Be involved in the future enhancements to the CMMS programs and PM programs
- Maintain records as in MSDS or future regulatory program, and ensure supplies and materials are approved for use in food processing environment
- Other job duties as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is an asset
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) is an asset
- 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food)
- 2-3 years’ experience in a maintenance position
- High standards of integrity, energy level and self-motivation
- Able to work with and maintain composure under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized and flexible self-starter who can consistently apply the facility’s policies and procedures
- Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
- Proven ability to interact with all levels of business, and communicate in an ESL work environment
- Proficient in the use of computer systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
- Previous experience with CMMS an asset
- Attention to detail and high accuracy with data
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to perform successfully with minimal supervision
- Ability to work flexible hours as required
At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.