Experience:

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory/materials management, or MRO/spare parts storeroom setup.
- At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience with barcode/QR-based identification systems and CMMS/ERP inventory processes (e.g., cataloguing, bin/location mapping, cycle counting).
- Demonstrated experience implementing or maintaining 5S / lean warehouse practices in an industrial or plant environment.
- Prior experience designing or delivering hands-on training programs (e.g., Train-the-Trainer) to frontline and administrative staff.
- Experience supporting or implementing physical access control/security systems (badge, facial recognition, or video monitoring) is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

- Working knowledge of CMMS/ERP platforms (e.g., FIIX, SAP) for parts entry, work orders, and inventory tracking.
- Proficiency with mobile scanning devices/tablets and standard MS Office tools (Excel in particular).
- Robust attention to detail with the ability to conduct audits (safety, inventory, compliance) methodically.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating across maintenance, stores, and operations teams.
- Ability to work independently onsite, manage multiple concurrent workstreams, and meet deployment timelines.
- Comfort working in a physical plant/warehouse environment, including extended periods of standing and walking.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in warehouse/inventory operations, with prior exposure to a storeroom setup or CMMS-to-ERP migration project.
- Certification in 5S, Lean Six Sigma, or warehouse safety (e.g., OSHA or regional equivalent).
- Prior experience in a consulting or client-facing implementation role.
- Experience with GS1 standards or similar parts identification/coding frameworks.

SKILLS:

- Managed the entire Preventative Maintenance (PM) lifecycle via the ERP/CMMS system,



proactively distributing and tracking work orders to achieve and sustain a 100% PM completion rate.
- Validated and enhanced maintenance efficacy by conducting quarterly reviews of PM content and frequency, implementing changes based on collected data to maximize equipment uptime.
- Coordinated strategic downtime and work order scheduling with Production Planning and cross-functional groups, efficiently executing complex repairs during standard work weeks and scheduled weekend windows.
- Directed external contractor and supplier engagement for daily maintenance and capital projects, including scope definition, competitive pricing acquisition, timeline management, and technical justification.
- Monitored core Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality, and Productivity), developing and assisting in the deployment of corrective action plans to immediately address performance deficiencies.
- Enhanced supply chain resilience and reduced carrying costs by researching, quoting, and managing critical spares inventory, achieving quarterly reductions through consignment and high-usage component solutions.
- Supported MRO storeroom standardization by coordinating spare parts identification, bin location mapping, QR/barcode tagging, and physical verification to improve inventory accuracy and part traceability.
- Optimized spare parts storage layout by organizing items based on size, weight, criticality, accessibility, and kitting requirements to support maintenance efficiency and faster parts issuance.
- Implemented standardized receiving, staging, checkout, cycle count, and parts issuance procedures to strengthen work order discipline, inventory compliance, and audit readiness.
- Contributed to secure storeroom operations by supporting access control protocols, checkout accountability, mobile scanning workflows, and training for maintenance, stores, and operations personnel.
- Ensured regulatory and audit readiness by maintaining an updated technical documentation library, revising electrical/mechanical drawings, and supporting environmental and insurance facility audits.

📌 Maintenance Planner (Mississauga)
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