Maintenance Planner, Blue Buffalo

GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will be responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance activities for the existing equipment and facilities. The Planner/Scheduler will maintain the PM and Work Order program as well as the parts storeroom inventory using the provided CMMS. This position will include providing key performance indicator reports for the department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Determines feasibility of work orders and receives approval to pursue. Organizes all pertinent parts and tooling. Verifies equipment availability for all maintenance work requested. Utilizes the kitting process to increase effectiveness. Estimates maintenance labor hours and materials to complete work orders. Prioritizes work to be completed. Writes standard Work Plans (SWP) and uploads into CMMS. Prepares requisitions and allocates material to work orders. Coordinates work with production and follows up to assist in any problems encountered. Scheduled preventive maintenance on all equipment in the plant and surrounding areas and maintains accurate records of work done. Maintains history on all equipment parts costs and man-hour costs in the plant and outlying areas. Schedules work orders to assure timely completion of work according to established priorities. Maintains work order documentation including date, description of work, completion time and cost of project. Prepares reports as directed. Communicates with other supervisors, leads and mechanics to find out about equipment problems. Reports major equipment problems to manager as needed. Maintains the equipment list and preventive maintenance schedules for all new equipment. Contact outside vendors and contractors to determine cost and availability of components when needed. Manage all phases of repair projects from origination to completion. Research, develop, and document critical spare parts for equipment. The ability to perform and apply calculations (belt speeds, sprocket ratios, etc...) with the formulas supplied. Participate in downtime countermeasure development & implementation team. Adhere to Food Safety and Quality guidelines. Other duties as deemed necessary by Management. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude to efficiently assign work and audit for effectiveness. Minimum of at least 2 years prior planning experience required. Must have experience with CMMS software. High standard of integrity and professionalism Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels High School diploma or GED PREFERRED SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE: Detail oriented and able to multi-task. Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOP’s and safety documents. Demonstrates the importance of quality and food safety. Prefer experience in the pet food industry. Two-year degree in specialized trade or equivalent combination of education and experience of related industry experience. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED.

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