Maintenance Planner - Scheduler

DescriptionIn this role, you will coordinate and manage preventative and planned maintenance activities to help ensure equipment reliability, facility functionality, and efficient plant operations. Your day will focus on scheduling maintenance work, maintaining accurate maintenance records, managing parts and materials, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.The typical day-to-day of this position will include, but is not limited to:Create and manage preventative maintenance schedules and work ordersCoordinate all planned maintenance activities across the facilityServe as a key user of SAP and other maintenance management systems Order and maintain inventory of maintenance parts, materials, and toolsUpdate and maintain work orders, maintenance records, procedures, and equipment lists dailyProvide preventative maintenance schedules to Production Planning for operational scheduling needsInterface with contractors and vendors regarding maintenance and repair activitiesSchedule and coordinate maintenance of facility support equipment, including compressors, chillers, cooling towers, air dryers, and HVAC systemsConduct routine plant walk-throughs to identify facility and equipment issues requiring attentionMonitor and coordinate inspections of emergency lighting, fire pumps, and PIV systemsSupport compliance with BRC standards and facility requirementsAssist the Maintenance Manager with contractor oversight and maintenance projectsSupport Maintenance Technicians as needed to address equipment and facility concernsMaintain purchase orders and parts procurement activities within the systemDrive continuous improvement efforts related to preventative maintenance and equipment reliabilityYou'll spend time balancing maintenance planning, administrative system management, vendor coordination, and facility inspections. This role requires both strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to supporting maintenance operations.What makes a person successful in this position?Success in this role comes from strong planning abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and facility maintenance.Top performers in this role typically:Have exceptional organizational and scheduling skillsProactively identify maintenance needs before they become operational issuesMaintain accurate maintenance records and documentationEffectively prioritize multiple projects and competing demandsBuild strong working relationships with maintenance technicians, production teams, vendors, and contractorsDemonstrate strong communication and follow-through skillsUse maintenance systems and data to improve equipment reliability and efficiencyMaintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance requirementsTake ownership of preventative maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiativesAdapt quickly to changing plant priorities while maintaining attention to detailSupport team success through collaboration and a service-oriented mindsetWhat will my schedule be like?This role supports a manufacturing operation, so your schedule will align with plant maintenance and production needs.You can expect:A full-time, on-site position supporting plant operationsPrimarily day-shift hours with flexibility based on business requirementsRegular interaction with maintenance, production, vendors, and contractors throughout the facilityFrequent plant floor presence to inspect equipment, assess facility conditions, and support maintenance activitiesOccasional extended hours or schedule adjustments to support maintenance projects, shutdowns, audits, or equipment-related issuesParticipation in critical maintenance planning and emergency response activities when necessaryThis is a highly collaborative role where flexibility, responsiveness, and effective planning are essential to maintaining safe and reliable operations.RequirementsWhat makes Sabert a great place to work:Pay, benefits and more.Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.Learn More About Sabert:We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open positionEmployee Type: Exempt FT