Maintenance Planner

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Position Title: Maintenance Planner

Location: London, ON located at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7; 

In-Person

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.  

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. 

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees. 

What to Expect: 

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our team in London, Ontario, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in developing, implementing, and sustaining preventive maintenance programs that support the reliability and performance of our manufacturing assets. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you will help drive effective maintenance strategies, optimize asset performance, and contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, influencing technical decisions, and making a meaningful impact on operational success. As an existing vacancy, the role offers the opportunity to step into a well-established function while continuing to shape and improve maintenance excellence across the site. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Maintain master data in CMMS and create and maintain BOMs


• Ensure maintenance routines compliance and ensure planned events address unplanned stoppages pareto


• Deliver Budget optimization targets and champion critical documentation system


• Participate in Total Performance Management (TPM) and work group activities as required


• Follow all job-related guidelines and procedures for personal safety, food safety, environment and company security (including but not limited to lockout/tag out, use of P.P.E.’s, Hazard Analysis, chemical and product spills, recycling) as required


• Support continuous improvement and capital projects and be the maintenance representative for interdepartmental initiatives)

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or food processing environment is preferred.


• Technical college diploma required.


• CMRP designation is considered an asset.


• High proficiency in CMMS is required; experience with SAP is highly desirable..


• Demonstrated advanced to expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions) and Power BI is required.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, including the components involved in these systems such as valves, cylinders, and pumps.


• Total Performance Management (TPM) experience is considered an asset.


• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with packaging equipment and/or within a food manufacturing facility.

Preferred Skills 

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues internally and externally


• Excellent communication and project management skills.


• Knowledge of Nielsen & Canva 

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 


• Company matched pension plan 


• Three of Vacation and four personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 


• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 


• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 


• Bonus eligibility 


• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures


• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation


• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption


• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 


• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

Compensation Range: CAD 85,000 – CAD 95,000 + bonus eligibility 

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.  

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.