Maintenance Planner

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment and facilities within a fast-paced food and beverage environment. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning & Scheduling:
• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Prioritize work orders based on safety, production impact, and resource availability.
• Work Order Management:
• Review and process maintenance work requests.
• Create detailed job plans including labor, materials, tools, and estimated time requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation of completed work orders and maintenance history.
• Inventory & Procurement:
• Monitor spare parts inventory and initiate procurement to ensure availability.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source parts and services.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Analyze equipment performance and maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support root cause analysis and reliability initiatives.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance planning, preferably in a food and beverage or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, or similar CMMS platforms.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.