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Maintenance Planner

ACH Food Companies, Inc.
SUMMIT, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/20/2026 CLOSED ON 6/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at ACH Food Companies, Inc.?

Who We Are:


ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. We encourage an environment where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business. 

 

The Role:


The Maintenance Planner role provides maintenance planning support for the Maintenance Department. This role ensures readiness for maintenance outages and proactive maintenance. This role also uses effective planning to increase employee utilization during planned outages and provides direction for work performed on all equipment in the facility.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

  • Evaluate incoming work orders with scheduler for value and planning need
  • Complete labor and material estimating for scheduled work orders
  • Monitor material availability for planned jobs
  • Coordinate workload with Maintenance Supervisor
  • Record work order completion against equipment records
  • Structure jobs to utilize 4-hour maintenance blocks (ie. Starch, Gallon CIL)
  • Establish and maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program
  • Document new equipment PMs and modify existing PMs based on failures
  • Schedule PM and record completion against equipment records (CMMS)
  • Analyze production and maintenance processes and methods; recommend and implement changes and new programs to improve reliability
  • Develop processes and training to implement TPM within the departments served
  • Coordinate parts identification and purchasing for jobs
  • Work with storeroom clerk to control inventory
  • Establish CMMS reports and publish monthly summaries to management of maintenance performance
  • Some weekend work may be required
  • Other duties as required

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Analytical skills will be required to analyze current and future systems
  • Prioritization skills will be required when setting priority codes in the work order system
  • Good customer service skills will be required when dealing with internal and external customers
  • Must be cost conscious to get the best resources on repairs and preventative maintenance issues
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience in Maintenance; prior experience in maintenance planning or scheduling a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with major maintenance package (MVP Plant, SAP, Oracle, Maxico)

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Free Vision Insurance
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Onsite Gym

 

Salary Range:


Starting Salary Range: $68,600 - $82,700. The pay range listed represents the target hiring range for this position; however, the actual base pay offered to the best talent and fit for the posted role will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, qualifications and skills, relevant experience, geographical location and internal equity. Future compensation decisions for employees in this role will utilize the full pay range, not solely the typical hiring range.


Compensation is adjusted based on the candidate’s local labor market and may vary within this range.


 

Benefits: 


Employees at ACH Food Companies, Inc. enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support you throughout your employment. ACH offers a choice of two PPO medical plans with low deductibles and dental coverage. Vision and Life Insurance are provided at no charge. Employees can elect additional life insurance as well as participate in a 401(k) with a company matching contribution.




“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

 

ACH is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring a diverse, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.

Salary : $68,600 - $82,700

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