Maintenance Planner

One of America's most recognized food manufacturers is hiring a Maintenance Planner to support operations at one of their manufacturing facilities near Richland, WA. This role is responsible for developing and managing maintenance schedules, coordinating resources, ensuring work order accuracy, and providing technical guidance to enhance equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and improve preventive maintenance through data-driven planning and job library development.

The Maintenance Planner will have the following responsibilities:
* Plan & Schedule Maintenance: Create and manage maintenance schedules using Infor M3 and other tools. Prioritize and assign work orders (WOs) and preventive maintenance (PMs), coordinating with operations to maximize uptime.
* Prepare & Coordinate Resources: Ensure all required parts, tools, and documentation are available prior to scheduling. Manage the parts cage and adjust plans based on material availability.
* Ensure Work Order Accuracy: Review WOs for clarity, scope, and feasibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm details and align expectations.
* Track Compliance & Performance: Schedule regulatory tasks (e.g., calibrations, safety checks) and maintain KPIs to evaluate planning effectiveness and plant performance.
* Maintain Systems & Documentation: Keep CMMS records current, manage the job library, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

The Maintenance Planner will have the following skillset:
* Food Manufacturing & Safety Expertise: Strong understanding of food production principles, including GMPs, HACCP, FDA/OSHA regulations, sanitation practices, and food safety standards.
* Maintenance & Reliability Skills: Proficient in maintenance best practices and predictive tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis. Experience with CMMS systems required.
* Technical & Engineering Knowledge: Familiarity with electrical systems, PLCs, fabrication, welding, and processing equipment. Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
* Planning & Resource Management: Skilled in maintenance planning, job estimation, resource leveling, and developing work instructions and repair kits.
* Communication & Team Collaboration: Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally, align maintenance with production schedules, and write clear, actionable instructions.
* Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capable of analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and anticipating outcomes to support operational improvements.
* Experience & Certifications: 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience. Preferred certifications include HACCP, SQF, ammonia handling, boiler operation, and pneumatics.