About the Opportunity
We are a growing food processing facility (65,000 sq. ft., 200+ employees) looking for an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our team. This is a strategic, high-impact role with real growth potential in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
If you take pride in your work, think proactively, and thrive in a collaborative culture where your contributions are recognized we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
- $90,000–$115,000/year, depending on experience
- Strong growth opportunity we promote from within
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
- Positive, team-first culture where your voice matters
- Large, well-equipped modern facility
What You'll Do
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities across the facility
- Develop and maintain a structured maintenance schedule to minimize production downtime
- Analyze equipment history and failure trends to optimize maintenance strategies
- Coordinate with maintenance technicians, shift leads, and production teams to align maintenance windows with operational needs
- Maintain and manage the CMMS system work orders, parts inventory, maintenance records, and KPI tracking
- Source parts and coordinate with vendors/suppliers for materials and equipment needs
- Support root cause analysis on recurring equipment issues (APV machines, mixers, and similar food processing equipment)
- Ensure documentation and compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years of solid, hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment
- Prior experience in a Maintenance Supervisor role
- Prior experience as a Maintenance Planner
- Strong understanding of electrical AND mechanical systems
- Experience with APV machines, mixer machines, or similar food processing equipment
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, production, and operations teams
Preferred:
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Proficiency with CMMS maintenance software (planning/scheduling modules)
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification
The Right Fit
We are a non-union facility and proud of the collaborative, flexible culture that comes with it. We're looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership of the maintenance planning process
- Communicates openly and works well with people at all levels
- Is solution-oriented and proactive, not reactive
- Wants to grow with a company, not just punch the clock
- Thrives in a culture built on trust, teamwork, and accountability
You should be proficient in:
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
