Maintenance Planner
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of Madegood)
Software Engineering
Sheppard AFB, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2026
Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.
So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.
Position Summary/Objective:
The mandate of this position is to support the implementation of Riverside’s Asset Reliability Program at Riverside’s multi- site locations. The goal of the program is to ensure production equipment at Riverside operates at optimum efficiency and effectiveness by the implementation of Best in Class Asset Reliability Methods.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Exhibit and protect Riverside’s Core Values
- Understand and enforce Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Understand and enforce Food Safety policies and procedures
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Audit information to ensure task list, maintenance records, PM log all comments and recommendations are being recorded correctly.
- Assist in the development of equipment histories and prepare information to import to CMMS.
- Manage, update, modify and control Work Order and PM management utilizing existing and future software.
- Planned Maintenance
- Collaborate with Reliability engineer to optimize the pm program
- Process approved planned work tasks including procurement and knitting of parts, task prioritization, work durations, contracting of outside resources, task description scheduling recommendations.
- Propose scheduling of PMs which includes Monthly site-specific PM calendar, Calibration routines, contract required services, as well as Planned maintenance tasks for the Maintenance technicians.
- Update PMs, with procedures, parts, tools etc. needed to efficiently complete PMs and planned work.
- Co-ordinate equipment transfers, PMs and Work Orders with internal Plant team and document the changes (warehouse, Quality, and sanitation).
- Maintain KPIs such as planned vs unplanned, backlog percentage, Pm compliance.
- Provide Support as needed in emergency situations to support the safety, continued production, and equipment reliability.
- Conduct site visits, assessments and interviews to ensure proper planning and WO management.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Support Continuous Improvement program through parts and outside labor supply, new procedure development and training. Recommend scheduling opportunities.
- Lead and/or participate and/or Support and/or Action Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect analysis and other improvement exercises.
- Committed to Personal development and growth through, self-motivated learning, internal and external training.
- Asset Management:
- Support equipment purchasing and commissioning activity.
- Manage and update asset data and key equipment manuals.
- Other duties as required
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to Maintenance Manager
- Facilities/Maintenance Technicians
Key Objectives
- Planned vs Unplanned Maintenance %
- Work Order Backlog
- PM Schedule Attainment & Compliance
- Equipment availability metric
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or other similar program
- Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating contractors in food manufacturing industry
- Proven purchasing and scheduling aptitude of 10+ individuals both internal and external
- Detailed knowledge of all processing and packaging assets
- 3- 5 years manufacturing environment experience
- Proven desire to learn and express passion for technical fields.
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, CMMS system, SAP, etc
Please note this role is an existing vacancy.
Salary Range
$60,000—$75,000 CAD
At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.
What we expect:
- Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
- Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
- Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
- Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
- Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.
- Be a Riverside Brand Ambassador: Stay relentlessly close to our consumers and represent the brand in every interaction, decision, and deliverable. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long-term brand love.
What We Offer:
- Values-led: We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
- Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
- Humility: We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. There isn’t one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
- Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.
Wait! There’s more!
- Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
- RRSP matching or 401k matching for an empowered financial journey
- Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
- Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
- Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- An open concept work environment that embodies our Values
How to Apply:
If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Disclaimer: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.