Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit Location: Moore, South Carolina, 29369 Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as scheduled As a Maintenance Planner, you will independently prioritize and plan maintenance work to optimize technician effectiveness, improve equipment reliability, and minimize total cost of ownership. This role leads the analysis of maintenance history, including root cause analysis, and uses multiple technical data sources to identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning proactive maintenance activities through the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and partnering with maintenance leaders to establish and oversee processes that drive operational effectiveness, equipment reliability, and compliance. This role also serves as a key champion of plant maintenance initiatives and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize, plan, and support maintenance work in collaboration with affected departments.
• Identify required resources, including labor, tools, parts, technical references, and equipment; develop job plans; and coordinate with Production Planning, vendors, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to support successful execution.
• Lead analysis of maintenance history and equipment performance, including root cause analysis, to identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce recurring issues.
• Provide planning and technical support across multiple Business Units using the TMP system.
• Facilitate and coordinate all preventive maintenance (PM) activities for the site.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on maintenance processes, equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Support CMMS, inventory control, spare parts, and purchasing activities as needed.
• Partner with maintenance personnel, vendors, production teams, and network representatives to document, standardize, and improve maintenance tasks and processes.
• Analyze and report on site, area, and network maintenance performance.
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and provide visibility to department performance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for plant equipment and systems, including maintenance procedures, schematics, manuals, and other reference materials.
• Serve as a key site contact for Network Maintenance and support the implementation of technical improvements and best practices.
• Support the site's Daily Management System and maintenance performance routines.
• Develop and maintain spare parts lists, kitting strategies, and equipment rebuild strategies.
• Coach and train maintenance technicians and other technically skilled employees on maintenance processes, planning practices, and technical procedures.
• Support engineering and capital projects as needed.
• Provide support to maintenance crew leaders and technicians during equipment emergencies and other critical situations.
• Follow all Keurig Dr Pepper policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Total Rewards: Targeted annual compensation range of $65,000$80,000. This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Disability Coverage Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave) 401(k) with company match Tuition Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in a relevant technical field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a high-volume, fast-paced, capital-intensive manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of maintenance planning experience preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate technical information accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance, production, engineering, vendors, and other cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
• Ability to push and pull up to 1,500 pounds using provided equipment.
• Ability to work in a sedentary/light office environment with frequent computer and keyboard use, approximately 5075% of the workday.

Company Overview: Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato and Core Hydration. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig single?serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth.