Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Summary: The Maintenance Planner position is a new role within the Maintenance team responsible for scheduling the work activity of the Maintenance team. This position prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventative, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work. This position works with the Corporate Purchasing Team and Maintenance Manager to ensure parts are available and ready for each job. The role coordinates execution of the maintenance plan in conjunction with the production schedule.

Why work for Gregory Packaging Inc. SunCup Juice?

• American based company that is 3 generations, family-owned operating for over 100 Years!
• Highly successful and growth-oriented manufacturing, packaging and distribution juice company
• One of the largest Aseptic Fresh and Frozen Juice Producers in USA
• Products tailored to Health Care, K-12 Education, Elderly Feeding, Day Care Centers and Prisons
• All juices are packed to USDA and FDA Grade A Standards
• Stable and Essential Employment focused on safety
• National Company that accommodates relocation
• Development and Internal Promotions
• Focus on continuous improvement and technology advancements

Check us out: https://www.suncupjuice.com/

Employment with GPI SunCup Juice:

• Work life balance
• Weekly Pay
• $200 Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Shift Premiums and Overtime Available
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Available
• 2 Weeks PTO accrued from date of hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits & 401K eligibility
• Supportive culture for career growth and development
• Integral part of a growing manufacturing team

PRIMARY SKILLS:

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• High level of computer expertise and competence (CMMS, Microsoft, etc)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong analysis skills
• Able and willing to support a positive culture and follow established values
• Detail oriented with emphasis on data accuracy
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

SECONDARY SKILLS:

• Must have strong record keeping skills.
• Be able to learn and process purchasing orders for Planned Work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervise and manage all aspects of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure data accuracy and the effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Plan all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition-Based Maintenance activities in coordination with production and operational schedules, ensuring the availability of necessary resources (technicians, operators, parts, equipment) for efficient execution.
• Prioritize and escalate critical work orders as needed to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Manage CMMS data integrity, ensuring accurate entry of critical information such as Cycle Counts, Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks when modifications, improvements, or additions are made to manufacturing, utility, or support equipment.
• Monitor plant work order backlog, scheduling backlog work to maintain a reasonable level and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding tasks.
• Audit and monitor technician data entry and quality within the CMMS, providing training and support as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is logged.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager, and technicians to evaluate and convert maintenance notifications into actionable work orders, providing feedback to requestors as necessary.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with production goals.
• Generate reports and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track maintenance performance, backlog, and schedule compliance, providing actionable insights to site management.
• Support execution of contracts by preparing scopes of work and managing relationships with vendors for parts, services, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, maintaining flexibility and a proactive approach in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Experience and License Requirements

• FDA or USDA (optional)
• Food or Beverage (optional)
• Manufacturing (optional)