About the Role:
Accomplish the organization's strategic objectives by scheduling the work activity of the Maintenance Technicians. Prepares efficient & effective work plans for all preventive, predictive, & condition-based maintenance work. Ensures all necessary parts are available, proper internal & external labor resources are available, & coordinates scheduling through the Operations Team. Maintains the flow of information between Operations, Maintenance, & Engineering. Identifies & escalates problems proactively and participates in process improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Associate degree in a skilled trade or related field preferred.
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5+ years of maintenance planning, scheduling, or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred).
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3–5 years of CMMS experience, with SAP preferred.
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Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
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Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance.
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Ability to read technical drawings and equipment documentation.
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Strong planning, organizational, communication, and change management skills.
Responsibilities:
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Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities in alignment with production needs and resource availability.
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Manage work orders, equipment records, PM programs, and maintenance history within the CMMS (SAP/Antero), ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
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Monitor maintenance backlog, analyze trends, and recommend improvements to PM tasks, frequencies, equipment reliability, and overall maintenance performance.
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Coordinate labor, materials, spare parts, vendors, and contractors to ensure efficient execution of scheduled maintenance work.
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Support daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings, providing updates on schedules, priorities, and maintenance performance metrics.
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Maintain calibration records, equipment certifications, and required maintenance documentation to support operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
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Generate and analyze maintenance reports and KPIs, including PM compliance, schedule adherence, downtime, and backlog management.
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Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, regulatory, and company standards while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills:
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Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail in scheduling, materials, and documentation.
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Self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills, able to coordinate effectively across departments.
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Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities, using data and system information to drive continuous improvement.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong verbal and technical writing skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Work Environment:
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Food manufacturing facility producing cheese sauce and pudding
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Combination of office-based planning and time on the plant floor
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Must be able to:
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Walk production areas and inspect equipment
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Occasionally lift up to 25–30 lbs
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Work flexible hours to support scheduling needs
