Maintenance Planner

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner to join our team at Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a weekly maintenance schedule through a CMMS, reviewing work requests/orders for accuracy and clarity, and planning work through kitting of parts, creating accurate job plans, and lining up resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain, and improve the maintenance planning and scheduling business flow process through the effective administration of a CMMS.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Ensure key performance indicators are captured and reported for equipment reliability, departmental performance, planning, and scheduled business flow process.
• Schedule maintenance work into production plan.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance tasks for production equipment based on OEM recommendations.
• Develop cost and time estimates of planned maintenance work.
• Review applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality.
• Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and jobs records database.
• Continually improving planning, scheduling, data management, and job reporting systems to increase planning effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate across departments to schedule manpower, resources, and asset availability for planned maintenance work.

Requirements:

• High regard for safe work practices and procedures.
• High School diploma required.
• 3 years of working experience in maintenance planning is preferred.
• Manufacturing and maintenance background which may include basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, controls systems, boilers, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Prior CMMS administration experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel and CMMS software and report writing skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
• Strong project management skills to include organization, time management, attention to detail, and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively while being a team player.
• Willing to work extended hours to achieve tight deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse and production environment.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 0°F to 110°F.
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger activities.
• Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs. is required.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.