Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/SchedulerTamarack Foods is looking to hire a full-time Maintenance Planner Scheduler. Would you like to work for an established food manufacturing company with a great reputation and a family-like environment? Are you a mechanically-inclined self-starter who hates being chained to a desk all day? If so, please read on!General Responsibilities:As the parts Maintenance Scheduler/Planner you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the facility maintenance programs. Overall responsibility includes but is not limited to maintaining and adequate spare parts inventory, identifying and sourcing stock and non-stock items. Managing the Preventative Maintenance program using the MPulse CMMS system and assigning work assignments to the maintenance technicians and tracking their completion. Organize and maintain records, databases, libraries, and drawings as well as performing miscellaneous tasks and provide support as necessary to other groups in the company. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.Specific Responsibilities:Manage parts and consumable inventory through the MPulse CMMS systemCross reference, identify or specify suitable substitution parts/components as necessaryManage the Preventative Maintenance program and assign work orders to the maintenance techniciansDevelop parts kits for planned maintenance work ordersGenerate inventory reports, projections and quotes.Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.Assist in developing and maintaining strong business relationships with internal and external customers and contacts.Research continuous improvement initiatives, programs, operational upgrades, and regulatory requirements.Assess project risks, issues and/or concerns and provide solutions where applicable.Prepare status, compliance and other reports and maintain databases.Provide administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.Facilitate meetings, document responsibilities and minutes and distribute to all project team members.Background/Experience:Project coordinator/support experience and/or CPM, CAPM or PMP or similar certification preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft office programs and the ability to master other programs required. Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Able to meet tight timelines without sacrificing accuracy.About Tamarack FoodsTamarack Foods is a Georgia foods manufacturing company based in Americus, Georgia. The site and building are in the process of being fully renovated to produce battered and-fried protein products under the inspection of the USDA. Tamarack Foods is a family-owned business and will be a sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho. Our diverse employees are our foundation, so taking care of them is very important. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and, of course, free food!