Maintenance Planner jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

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Summary Description:

The Maintenance Planner will make decisions regarding financial resources, equipment, people and processes while working closely with production scheduling, supply chain, quality, and maintenance to optimize the manufacturing process. The Planner is responsible for establishing and managing the facility’s long term/short term maintenance planning, scheduling, work order systems and processes. This position will have full accountability for the planning, scheduling and follow up of all maintenance work throughout the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Accountable to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of optimal system and personnel planning and scheduling, becoming a subject matter expert on CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) utilization, and develop a wide knowledge and understanding of effective maintenance systems and methods.
• Is responsible for providing optimized maintenance plans and schedules for predictive, preventive, routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance services to production, utility operations and infrastructure systems as necessary to provide for safe operations, regulatory compliance and equipment availability related to equipment and systems plant wide.
• Acts as the coordinator for planned activities and is one of the principle contacts between the maintenance, corporate engineering and operations teams. The planner helps to ensure the area, department or facility in which they are assigned receives professional maintenance service in a timely manner to meet cost, delivery and performance goals and objectives.
• Assist in the development of the maintenance group/organization and related guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Evaluates and schedules maintenance work utilizing CMMS software.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities for 3rd party maintenance service providers.
• Supports continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, and cost Work in an interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
• Represent Refresco’s interests towards authorities, suppliers, and contractors.
• Compile and provide reports related to area of responsibility, act as the subject matter expert for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively to accomplish and document required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner. Support development of specifications, standards, and codes.
• Develops and communicates the impact of maintenance planned and scheduled work within weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports and updates (following the CMOS) as part of the plant business operations
• Will work with all plant groups & levels and within each of the aspect of the equipment maintenance team, including suppliers and OEM representatives, contractors and safety systems support vendors, internal and external auditors, and all SQF, GMP and Supply Chain (purchasing) groups)
• Will optimize and effectively accomplish all work and work orders (from break down to condition based) and lead in the development of rules and controls over the planning and scheduling efforts as they develop process and procedures for planning and scheduling
• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements
• Develop and maintain an active directory/database of parts, equipment and work orders.
• Ensure the requirements of regulatory agencies, inspectors and auditors are satisfied

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrates expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, with the ability to learn how to effectively use maintenance software to input data and research parts. Has strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and capability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure. Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements.
• Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards and codes. Ability to read and understand complex diagrams. Capable of MOS leadership skills combined with team player attitude. Thorough understanding of engineering principles and maintenance practices. Ability to read and understand complex piping diagrams and mechanical drawings. Objective judgment and fact based decision making approach. Strong multi-tasking competency

Education and Experience:

• Degree with three years’ experience in Journeymen or equivalent (or higher level education) in the field of mechanical / electrical engineering and/or industrial, mechanical, electrical PLC (Systems and Controls) maintenance planning.
• or Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in logistics and planning with 3 years of experience - 10 years combined professional experience in the field of mechanical / electrical engineering and/or industrial mechanical /electrical / PLC / Controls systems maintenance planning.

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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