Planner/Scheduler – Maintenance

Planner/Scheduler – Maintenance

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical degree/diploma or related field
• 3+ years of related food industry experience within maintenance role; coordination/planning/scheduling
• Experience with safe work practices, such as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
• Experienced in Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

• Review/Organize/Prioritize/Plan/Schedule approved work.
• Key User to drive CMMS conversion
• Determine work priorities using a Risk Assessment Matrix or equivalent decision-making tool.
• Develop work package to provide all required information/criteria to drive precision maintenance.
• Determines available manpower in conjunction with maintenance supervisor and vacation schedules.
• Assesses ongoing maintenance projects, job orders and determines work priorities.
• Determines equipment availability in conjunction with operations scheduling.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team and other stakeholders for scheduling and execution of tasks.
• Create both weekly and daily schedules.
• Manage, plan, and schedule work for all third parties activities and contractors.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are tracked and documented.
• Communicates equipment and job order status to appropriate people and departments.
• Communicate regularly with management about the status of maintenance activities.
• Plan and estimate work orders including (but not limited to): Procedures & Instructions, Crafts and Labor ID, Time Estimate & Milestones, Drawings & Manuals, Material Estimation, Special Tools & Services, Safety & Environmental, Validation & Completion Requirements, Permits.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to order and reserve materials.
• Work closely with the maintenance coordinator to align on strategies for best inventory management of maintenance supplies, tools and equipment.
• Change work order status appropriately based on work management process.
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization and evaluation.
• Create and maintain equipment Bill Of Materials (BOM).
• Monitor workflow compliance and manage a ready backlog.
• Respect organization’s policies, applicable laws, and ensure work is completed on a safe and efficient manner.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety & food safety rules and regulations.
• Support emergency maintenance requests as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is considered an asset.