Maintenance Planner & Scheduler, 1st Shift

Location: This opportunity will be based at our Norwood manufacturing facility

Salary Range - $75,000.00 - $100,0000 (dependent on transferrable skills and experience) plus 7.5% annual bonus

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Here at Home Market Foods, we’re seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to drive equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency at our fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA. This role is a critical contributor, partnering cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure best-in-class planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities.

What You’ll Own

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules for preventive, predictive, and corrective work
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities to support production uptime
• Partner with Production Planning and Operations to optimize downtime scheduling
  
  

CMMS & Data Management

• Own and maintain CMMS (Megamation/D365) data integrity, reporting, and system utilization
• Analyze maintenance data to improve planning accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and asset reliability
• Track and drive PM completion rates, targeting 100% monthly completion
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

• Review PM work orders and equipment history to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Recommend enhancements to optimize equipment performance and labor utilization
• Support development and standardization of preventive maintenance best practices
  
  

Resource & Parts Coordination

• Plan maintenance work based on skill requirements, safety training, and resource availability
• Coordinate with inventory/parts teams to ensure availability of materials for scheduled work
• Provide accurate estimates for labor, parts, and external services
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and corporate teams on maintenance initiatives and projects
• Coordinate with external vendors for inspections, calibrations, and contracted services
• Support reporting and KPI tracking to provide data-driven insights to leadership
  
  

What You Bring

• 4–6 years of experience with CMMS systems (Megamation, D365, or similar) in a manufacturing environment
• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance or maintenance planning experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and parts/inventory coordination
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excell, Project, etc.) and maintenance systems
• Experience in food or CPG manufacturing
• Familiarity with parts room operations and inventory processes
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular presence in production areas, including cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments.
• Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Off-shift and weekend work may be required to support breakdowns, shutdowns, or project execution.
• Strict adherence to safety, PPE, and hygiene standards is required.
  
  

Exciting Benefits Await You!

• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Employee Appreciation BBQs, Happy Hours, Birthdays, & More!
  
  

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN