Maintenance Planner, Dec

Maintenance Planner, Dec | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. Maintenance Planner Decatur, IL Join Primient for a more rewarding manufacturing role. From day one, you’ll earn a great wage and full benefits. Benefits incl. Healthcare/Medical insurance, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, 15 days leave. Structured career progression and greater responsibilities. ABOUT PRIMIENT Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact. Investing in the future of Decatur: We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come. Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of Decatur and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow. THE OPPORTUNITY The Maintenance Planner contributes to a high level of productivity and efficiency within the maintenance department by providing written job plans for work originating from requests, preventative plans, and predictive monitoring. Plans will include details such as proper procedures as well as labor, time, parts, tools, access, and permitting required. Works closely with Operations, Engineers, Quality and other internal customers to ensure that detailed maintenance activity schedules are met. Develops and monitors area shutdown planning as applicable and addresses capacity issues with both internal and external customers. Works closely with all site functions to develop procedures and work practices. Key responsibilities: Maintenance Planner Daily management to maintain 2-4 week complete ‘ready’ back log that is in alignment with production needs. Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures Plan maintenance jobs for assigned plant areas including all details needed to schedule and execute each job - procedures, labor, time, parts, tools, access, permitting, etc. Partner closely with maintenance supervisors for assigned areas each day to maintain proper priority for planning workflow Incorporate feedback on completed planned jobs from maintenance supervisors, reliability team, mechanics, maintenance storage, operations, and skilled crafts to create a continuous improvement loop for job plans and planning procedures Build and maintain database of job plans Provide daily communications with a wide range of plant personnel Provide labor and costs estimates Planning Expectations Maintain advance planning visibility: 1 week out: 100% planned 2 weeks out: 50% planned Identify and verify all required resources for non‑breakdown work, including: Materials Specialty tools Shared and specialty services Define job scope, estimate labor hours, and determine job duration. Kit all required parts for the following week and ensure they are staged in designated drop zones prior to execution. Identify scaffold requirements at least one week in advance. Coordinate with the scaffold foreman to ensure scaffolds are installed and ready before the job start date. Coordination & Collaboration Establish a prioritizing partnership with the Operations Maintenance Coordinator. Align preventive maintenance activities within the department and across other departments. Prepare and distribute complete job packets to Supervisors prior to work execution. Gather post‑job feedback to improve execution standards and planning accuracy. Documentation & System Management Maintain accurate equipment data, procedures, and planning documentation. Manage the SAP work order backlog using standard status codes Lead backlog review meetings with the Planning & Scheduling Team as needed to ensure backlog relevance and accuracy. Align the Planning & Scheduling Team on work order job scope. Scheduling Responsibilities Provide daily open SAP notification lists to the Operations Day Resource. Develop weekly (5‑day) area maintenance schedules using work order priority ranking. Adjust schedules in Prometheus as required. Lead weekly scheduling meetings and communicate schedules to Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering. Assist in obtaining materials or services for planned work not readily available at the job site, as needed. ABOUT YOU The maintenance planner will be evaluated on several factors Schedule Attainment Schedule Compliance Schedule Loading Demonstrates competence in material acquisition Ability to multitask Show flexibility to move from one task to another where needed Skills and experience required Required skills, experience, and traits: Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology related field preferred, with five - eight years of related professional experience in a heavy industrial environment working with mechanical maintenance or engineering teams Experience using CMMS for maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution Not be bound by a job description and be able to flex to other positions as needed to meet departmental KPIs and goals. Must be self-motivated, diligent, detail oriented, and possess very strong time management discipline Ability to read and interpret prints, schematics, assembly drawings, and machine manuals Strong writing skills; must be able to communicate instructions and procedures clearly to skilled crafts Good interpersonal skills and willingness to accept and act upon feedback from others Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Outlook e-mail Prior maintenance planning experience a must Familiarity with SAP maintenance system is preferred but not required Total Rewards The annual pay range estimated for this position is $78,768.80 - $98,461.00 and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: Competitive Pay Multiple Healthcare plan choices Dental and vision insurance A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions Short- and Long-Term Disability Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans Paid holidays & vacation Floating days off Parental leave for new parents Employee resource groups Learning & development programs Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future Career Path & Culture Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational expertise that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from start to finish, we focus our priorities on producing the safest, highest quality ingredients through practices that uphold our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Our employees, some of whom are second and third generation legacy, understand the importance of maintaining the highest levels of safety, excellence, and integrity in all that we do. We continue to grow with a century long history of ingenuity that started with agricultural visionary Augustus “Gene” Staley. Staley’s “can do” attitude and entrepreneurial spirit continue to lead and inspire Primient in new ways that ensure we honor our traditions to confidently trail blaze ahead. We proudly walk the halls of the ‘Castle in the Cornfields’ administration building in Decatur, IL, US, tracing our rich heritage and planning for the next big ideas.