Maintenance Planner

POSITION: Maintenance Planner

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

MANE is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner with at least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with food industry experience preferred. Thorough understanding of preventative maintenance programs, as well as proactive measures for maintenance needs. Past experience as a maintenance technician is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop preventative maintenance (PM) schedule for all facility and equipment needs.
• Develop maintenance plans and task lists for PM’s in accordance with sites safety standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Coordinate equipment PM’s with Production and Maintenance Teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain equipment files to ensure they are complete and readily accessible by technicians.
• Act as team’s subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance related SAP functions.
• Create and maintain PM’s in SAP to ensure equipment is maintained per manufacturer recommendations.
• Develop training guides as necessary to assist technicians in maintaining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Develop work plans to support shutdown activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between maintenance and MRO.
• Manage receipt of all incoming parts and equipment.
• Responsible for spare parts storage area: keep storage areas organized and ensure spare parts inventory is accurate in SAP/
• Assist in ordering parts and equipment for maintenance and engineering team.
• Research, request quotes, and order parts as needed for maintenance PM’s and work orders (WO).
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in auditing completed PM’s and WO’s against Maintenance Team’s best practices.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in auditing the 5S program at the site.
• Ensures preventative maintenance practices complies with all food safety initiatives including building security, GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Participate in site’s Process Safety Management program: keep process safety information up to date, follow mechanical integrity program best practices, and ensure SAP master data is updated with accurate process safety information, including PM schedules and tasks.
• Follow all GMP & Safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all Sanitation, Food Safety and Quality Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ten (10) + years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment, with food industry experience preferred. Thorough understanding of preventative maintenance programs, as well as proactive measures for maintenance needs. Past experience as a maintenance technician is preferred.
• Computer skills are a must
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Past experience using SAP is preferred (maintenance module and purchasing functions)
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!