PM Scheduler/Planner

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

PM Scheduler Planner

Overview:

The Maintenance Planner position is responsible for assisting with the development of reliabilitybased maintenance strategy, based on preventive and predictive maintenance. They will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to build a reliable maintenance team. The Planner will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. The Planner position requires hands on maintenance experience. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment records in SAP
• Add (and Inactive) equipment records to as equipment is installed or de-installed
• Maintain equipment attributes, such as ABC, type, functional location to support repair analysis.
• Maintain equipment catalog profiles to drive part failure data collection on notifications.
• Setup and maintain all predictive and preventative maintenance plans in SAP to maximize equipment reliability.
• Determine the most effective method/tool to conduct preventative and predictive maintenance checks based on equipment critically.
• Setup PM plan in SAP for each piece of equipment, including frequency, mechanic tasks, parts needs, tools needed, safety procedures.
• Generate PM work orders in SAP, from the PM plans for the next 14-28 days.
• Monitor and report if PM work is being completed to maintain equipment reliability, and comply with regulations and audits.
• Release and Schedule PM work orders to maintenance crews.
• Seek input from maintenance supervisors to continually improve and adjust PM plans based on equipment and part performance/failure.
• Monitor and analyze SAP part failure data (along with supervisors and maintenance manager) to detect trends (good or bad).
• Plan and Schedule Corrective work to maximize crew utilization and effectiveness.
• Reviews work request (SAP Notifications), collaborates with requestor, and creates the Work Order
• Plans the work, including estimated labor by craft (Mech, Elect, Refrig), and special equipment or permits needed.
• Identifies and reserves parts (or creates purchase requisitions) for parts and services.
• Prepares job plans and work order packets for mechanics.
• Maintains a task list library for reuse.
• === Scheduling ===
• Interfaces with operations to validate work priority and equipment availability
• Collaborates with Maintenance Supervisors on next week’s available hours (crew size), to build weekly schedule
• Reviews Planned Backlog of work that is ready to execute
• Selects work from backlog and schedules the work to crews (while minimizing scheduled overtime).
• Leads weekly maintenance scheduling meeting.
• Prepares weekly metrics –

Qualifications:

The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Have at least 1 year experience as a maintenance planner or coordinator.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance and electrical functions.
• Ability to build and use maintenance library for repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering documents, drawings, schematics.
• Ability to write detailed repair reports as well as good verbal communication.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade degree required.

Schedule:

• Must be willing to work a changing shift schedule and on a rotating weekend on call list.

Computer Skills:

• Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and the ability to learn how to effectively use maintenance software to input data, research parts and analyze repair history detail.

• Thorough working knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Purchasing, and Microsoft Office products.  Prefer SAP experience.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
• Base Salary range of $58,015 - $70,488
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.  

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. 

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.  

Our core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity  

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.