Maintenance Planner (Urbana, AR, US) - Canadian Forest Products Ltd.

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 Sawmill in Urbana, AR, 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 full-time permanent position working Monday-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, ideally in sawmilling. 

• Proven leadership and maintenance management skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel). 

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations. 

• Experience with electronic maintenance programs (e.g., MP2, EAM) is an asset. 

• Ability to read and interpret business and technical documents. 

• Ability to write reports and present information effectively. 

• Proficiency in mathematical concepts and practical applications. 

• Must lift/move up to 50 pounds occasionally. 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects, and talk or hear. 

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.

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.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

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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