Maintenance Planner

• Create, manage, and document work orders. Work orders may also be written /post by others.
• Develop and maintain weekly and daily maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate and plan tasks with Maintenance, Operations, and other departments to minimize downtime. Prioritize works orders with teams.
• Create job plans, update as needed.
• Estimate required labor, tools, and materials for maintenance tasks.
• Support and optimize preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Use CMMS data to analyze performance trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and monitor key metrics (MTBF, MTTR).
• Maintain accurate equipment records, work history, and asset hierarchy.
• Ensure proper documentation of failure codes, parts usage, Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Train employees on CMMS processes and best practices
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts and MRO supplies.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Receive, verify, and issue parts based on work order requirements.
• Purchase parts, create purchase requisitions and track order status with vendors.
• Organize and maintain the storeroom for accessibility and accuracy.
• Identify and manage obsolete or slowmoving inventory.
• Balance inventory levels to avoid stockouts and minimize carrying costs.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share departmental best practices.
• Implement corrective actions derived from KPIs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and all safety protocols, including PPE requirements.
• Apply 5S methodology and maintain, lead so others follow

• Basic knowledge of economy motion techniques
• Able to operate production equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork

• Basic Math skills

• Follow and comply with all safety standards

Additional Skills/Notes

• Dependability and adaptability to changing operational needs.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across functions.
• Strong prioritization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks

• Work is performed in plants, workshops, warehouses, and office environments.
• Exposure to cold environments (35-40F) as needed.
• Moderate noise levels: required PPE must be worn in all designated areas.
• Regular use of hands, frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and computer work.
• Employees must occasionally be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must have full range of body motion.