maintenance planner

Now Brewing – maintenance planner! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics. Position Summary The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the strategic planning, scheduling, and coordination of all maintenance activities through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This role ensures maintenance work is properly planned, resourced, scheduled, and executed to support safe, reliable, and cost‑effective plant operations. The Maintenance Planner serves as the CMMS system owner, leads continuous improvement initiatives, manages vendor relationships, and drives performance through data analysis, reporting, and world‑class manufacturing practices. As a maintenance planner, you will: Maintenance Planning & Scheduling * Own and oversee all maintenance planning and scheduling activities within the CMMS to ensure work is appropriately prioritized, scoped, and scheduled * Develop and maintain the master maintenance schedule, balancing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work * Ensure a balanced workload demand by properly allocating labor, materials, tools, and contractor resources * Support maintenance supervisors with finite scheduling and execution planning as needed to optimize workforce utilization * Coordinate maintenance activities with operations to minimize downtime and production disruption CMMS Administration & Governance * Serve as the CMMS System Administrator and subject matter expert * Act as the plant’s key leader for CMMS implementation, adoption, and best‑practice usage * Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of CMMS data, including asset hierarchies, job plans, preventive maintenance tasks, bills of materials, and labor standards * Lead ongoing development, optimization, and continuous improvement of the CMMS to support plant reliability and performance goals * Train and support CMMS users to ensure consistent and effective system usage plant‑wide Performance Management & Continuous Improvement * Conduct in‑depth data analysis and reporting to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities related to cost, reliability, labor efficiency, and asset performance * Develop and monitor department metrics (KPIs) such as schedule compliance, backlog health, labor utilization, PM compliance, and maintenance cost performance * Identify deficiencies and lead improvement initiatives to address performance gaps in support of world‑class manufacturing initiatives * Support reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance optimization, and root cause analysis efforts Resource & Vendor Management * Oversee all vendor and contractor relationship management, including coordination, performance monitoring, and compliance with site requirements * Ensure external resources are properly planned, scheduled, and integrated into the maintenance plan * Partner with procurement and leadership to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve contractor effectiveness Leadership & Organizational Development * Model and promote collaboration, accountability, and standardized ways of working across maintenance, operations, and support teams * Act as a key liaison between maintenance, operations, engineering, and planning to ensure alignment and execution excellence We’d love to hear from people with: * Proven experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing or industrial environment * Reliability or maintenance certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP) * Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms (e.g., Infor, Hexagon, Maximo, SAP PM, Oracle, or equivalent) * Demonstrated ability to analyze data, develop reports, and translate insights into actionable improvements * Experience supporting continuous improvement or world‑class manufacturing initiatives * Advanced skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi, and Access * Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or high‑volume manufacturing environments * Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies * Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills * Data‑driven decision making and analytical capability * Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration * Leadership and influence without direct supervision * High attention to detail and system discipline * Continuous improvement mindset * Ability to accurately gather, input and report on inventory and system data through manual or automated systems * Knowledge using MRP (materials requirements planning), ERP (enterprise resource planning), and EAM (enterprise asset management) packages * Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects * Knowledge of electrical and mechanical aspects of machinery ## Working Conditions * Manufacturing plant environment * Occasional off‑shift or weekend support may be required to support maintenance department As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. *If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. 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