Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

The Maintenance Planner will report to the Maintenance Planning Team Leader and serve as a technical lead in the development and continuous improvement of the Maintenance process. Key focus areas include safety, equipment reliability, and work plan design and development. The Maintenance Planner will be expected to support the Maintenance Team Leader by owning the Maintenance Work Process for planning Preventive and Corrective work orders. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and ethical manner at all times, carry out all job responsibilities in accordance with site safety rules and expectations, actively participate in the innovation and improvement of the site and company, and "find a better way every day."

• Develop and implement the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, including creating and updating model work orders and the PM schedule for assigned equipment
• Manage the work order backlog to ensure approved corrective work is properly planned and prepared
• Support the development and maintenance of the JD Edwards hierarchy and bill of materials (BOM) as equipment is installed or updated
• Improve maintenance performance and cost through well planned work
• Work with operators and process technicians to develop, improve and monitor key processes and procedures
• Assist in writing standard work documents, job aids, and maintenance technician training programs
• Work cross functionally to assist with the planning, installation, start-up and performance validation of new equipment as well as maintain existing equipment
• Support the maintenance escalation plan by answering off-hours phone calls and/or coming on-site to support shift maintenance with equipment repairs to restore production.

Technical diploma or trade, or an engineering degree from an accredited program

5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance

Solid leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes including Lean and Six Sigma

About the Team

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products including national brands Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Qubec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 11111
• Job Category Project/Program Management
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 12:36 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1897 Allen Road, Macon, GA, 31216, US