West Point Dairy Products, LLC – West Point, NE Hiring for Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Full Time

Position summary:

• The Maintenance Planner schedules the work activity of the Maintenance and Production teams.
• Accessing, understanding, and basing decisions on information of all types in the CMMS system is fundamental to the position.
• Prepare efficient and effective work plans for all Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work; works with the Stores Team to ensure parts are available and ready; ensures internal and external labor resources are available; and coordinates execution of the plan in conjunction with the production schedule through working with the Production Scheduler in a timely manner.
• Support the Mechanics and Technicians by providing experienced guidance and maintains open flow of communication up and down the maintenance chain. Identifies and calls out problems proactively.

Primary responsibilities

• Plan all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition Based Maintenance, together with the sites production and operational plan including resource (mechanic, operators, parts, equipment) availability to effectively and efficiently execute activities in a coordinated way. Help prioritize and advance vital critical works.
• Lead CMMS Data including ensuring that appropriate information, including BOM’s, PM’s, etc. are entered into the CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing.
• Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level.
• Supervise/audit Mechanic data entry and quality into CMMS system.
• Provide support and training as required to ensure relevant and comprehensive information is available.
• Evaluate all notifications, working with Maintenance Manager and Mechanics.
• Convert to Work Orders or provide feedback to requestors as appropriate.
• Observe work order Completion, Backlog, and Schedule Compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations.

Experience:

• Experience in a Manufacturing, Maintenance, & Engineering environment required.
• Experience as a Maintenance Planner preferred, including the effective planning and coordination of maintenance activities, taking into account production schedule and other standard activities related to maintenance planning.
• Participation in the coordination and planning of maintenance activities, taking into account Safety, Health & Environmental, food safety and other constrains in order to optimize the coordination of all maintenance activities.
• Food Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with CMMS system (SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS, etc.)

Required skills:

• High level of computer expertise and competence.
• Excellent communication and establishing relationships
• General understanding of mechanical processes, equipment and electrical systems.
• Must have continuous improvement mentality.
• Strong analysis skills.
• Ability to integrate into all parts of the site to support the facility in achieving goals and objectives.
• Proactive individual that takes ownership for their equipment, line, coworkers and the continuous improvement of the operation.
• Detail oriented individual who accurately records information.
• Works independently and with minimal direction.
• Capacity to work in a fast- paced environment and handle multiple tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.70 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location