Maintenance Planner

The Maintenance Planner is a key member of the Maintenance Team and, as such, is responsible for the planning of preventative maintenance and ensuring work is performed without undue risk. The focus will be on building and maintaining a strong maintenance plan and delegating and scheduling work orders to achieve cost-effective results in accordance with machine PMs to optimize their performance. A key part of this role will be to plan out the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance work functions. If this sounds like you, this opportunity at our Conway Sawmill in Conway, SC, might be what you’re looking for. Join us and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance. 

This role is a permanent full-time position working Monday through Friday. 

What you will do as a Maintenance Planner: 

• Ensure all maintenance work follows safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards. 

• Plan and schedule routine maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs. 

• Ensure necessary resources (manpower, materials, tools) are available for maintenance activities. 

• Work with maintenance supervisors, plant managers, and project managers to execute maintenance tasks without disrupting operations. 

• Track the progress of maintenance tasks and report on performance, downtime, and reliability. 

• Keep accurate records of maintenance plans, schedules, work orders, equipment histories, and logs. 

• Participate in initiatives to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance equipment reliability (e.g., vibration analysis systems). 

• Assist in budgeting for maintenance activities and control costs by optimizing resources and minimizing downtime. 

Experience and skills that will help you stand out: 

• 2+ years in industrial maintenance (sawmill experience preferred).
• Strong leadership and maintenance planning capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations and safety compliance.
• Experience with electronic maintenance systems (e.g., MP2, EAM) is an asset.
• Skilled in reading technical documents and writing clear reports.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing hands-on tasks.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

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