[Hiring] Maintenance Scheduler @STELLAR SNACKS LLC

Role Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of all mechanical and electrical systems in the facility. This position oversees a team of maintenance technicians and is responsible for developing and implementing a maintenance program designed to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and ensure workplace safety. The Maintenance Planner collaborates closely with production to schedule preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency.

• Collaborates with a team of Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs to ensure the reliability and longevity of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Utilizes Maintenance Management Software (Upkeep) to schedule and prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules, equipment needs, and facility requirements.
• Collaborates with production and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize production downtime.
• Continuously takes independent action, delegates tasks, and provides corrective recommendations to the management team.
• Develops Maintenance Technicians’ ability to understand, manage, and affect the department in a positive professional way by ensuring that all technicians have been trained in the areas of:
  • Lock Out / Tag Out
  • Food Defense, Allergens, SQF, GMP’s, HAACP, CCP procedures
  • Quality, Cleanliness, OSHA regulated programs
  • Machine Operation
  • Reading and understanding production specifications
  • Understanding and recording of data on process documents
• Adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), and company policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Program management, Management, OSHA knowledge
• Food processing and packaging experience
• 3 years of food industry experience preferred
• GMP knowledge and certifications a plus
• CMMS experience – usage, start-ups, planning experience
• Team development – proven track record
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of prior experience working with maintenance (CMMS) and program management for a consumer product manufacturer; experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge in OSHA regulations