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Maintenance Planner - Forest Park, IL

National Guard Employment Network, Forest Park

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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.The Maintenance Planner ensures efficiency and reliability of our production operations and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving maintenance plans, including Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance. The Maintenance Planner builds the bill of materials, maintenance assemblies, and task lists and uses SAP to update the computerized maintenance management system. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner works with the Maintenance team to create the weekly work plan and partners with production to ensure the integrity of the weekly maintenance plan.Ways you will make a differenceDevelop and implement Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance tasks and plans, validating new plans in collaboration with Mechanics and department leadersLead reduction of technical stoppages in equipment and areas of common occurrence, prioritizing areas of high incidence or impactEnsure systematic review of all line, processes, and utilities that are critical to the business, especially areas where failures impact food or personnel safety, the environment, or compliance with the lawSupport implementation and sustainability of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), especially Preventative Maintenance (PM) Pillar activity in the factorySchedule Preventative Maintenance (PM) for facility maintenance, including electrical substations, boilers, air compressors, and instrumentation within the plantCoach and guide employees in the use of maintenance continuous improvement tools such as Autonomous Maintenance, BDA, X-Matrix, SAM, Tags, and more, as well as use of reliability centered maintenance and root cause analysis tools and techniquesResponsible for the Planned Maintenance Pillar strategies and standards to manage scheduled work orders, labor hour allocation, equipment Bill of Material (BOM), system reporting and data analysis; coach and train users to use Planned Maintenance Pillar activitiesMaintain and update the plant's SAP databaseMonitor and track key performance indicators in accordance with Planned Maintenance Pillar standardsEnsure PMs are accurate, detailed, and updated based on Mechanic and/or Maintenance Supervisor feedbackSupport Production Supervisors in emergency work priority determinationsCoordinate with outside vendors and contractors, including creating purchase requisitions and sourcing vendorsCollaborate with storeroom staff on spare parts issuance, assignment of parts for work orders, and inventory level management and encourage teamwork between all functionsAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesSkills that will make you successfulStrong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance techniquesUnderstanding of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance principles and implementationExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to approach problems with innovative solutions and a passion for continuous improvementStrong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across various teamsOrganization and time-management skillsExperiences that will support your successCompletion of two-year technical maintenance program, formal apprenticeship, or related education requiredMinimum 2 years of experience in maintenance field, preferably in food industry/CPG environmentSAP or similar CMMS platform proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuitePrevious Maintenance Planner or Maintenance Supervisor experience a plusKnowledge and understand of the cost drivers of maintenance in manufacturing operations as well as continuous improvement methodologiesAnalytical and technical skillsWhat We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. CompensationSalary range is $80,000-$110,000.