Maintenance Planner

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

 
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintenance Planner ensures timely and effective responses to production and plant support equipment issues by facilitating and coordinating maintenance activities. This position gathers information from those requesting support, develops work orders as needed, accurately communicates needs to maintenance personnel, and documents and reconciles maintenance activities. They will work collaboratively to achieve Nestlé business objectives for safety, productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental protection.

The majority of this role is day shift. November through July each year the Planner is on day shift.

August through October is night shift from 7pm-7am.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritize and plan maintenance activities; prepare work orders and preventative maintenance (PM) paperwork; enter preventative maintenance and job plans into AMM system; ensure work orders and job plans are regularly updated to reflect status of maintenance activities.
• Coach Maintenance Technicians leveraging Maintenance Foundations as the basis for work execution.
• Reconcile maintenance activities within SAP and AMM systems; process Health Check Report to ensure compliance.
• Generate, organize, and evaluate work orders and supporting documents to ensure regular maintenance activities are performed as scheduled.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to align on work completed and ensure alignment on work to be executed in the upcoming Maintenance cycles.
• Management of stockroom resources.
• Execute part issues reconciliation.
• Inventory hazardous materials as required; coordinate hazardous waste removal activities with Safety Manager and outside vendor.
• Communicate with different departments within facility to determine, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Actively participate in maintenance and engineering meetings; attend morning production meetings.
• Assist with the sourcing of parts, tools, and equipment for maintenance projects.
• Demonstrate behaviors in support of Nestlé safety procedures and goals, report safety hazards and issues to Maintenance Supervisor or facility safety personnel.
• Participate in company environmental continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out and employing increased resource efficiency opportunities.
• Promote and participate in waste conservation/management efforts (pollution prevention and recycling). 
• Support leadership activities in Maintenance and Production environment

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Two-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial trades, or Computer Systems or experience of 5 years in maintenance leadership may be considered. 

UP to 10% travel may be required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 plus years’ experience in a maintenance planning capacity, preferable in a manufacturing environment; Food Industry preferred.
• Experience with CMMS system (SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS, etc.)
• Has worked in the maintenance space.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiar with other Maintenance Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analysis skills.
• Detail oriented individual.
• Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.) as needed.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment & handle multiple tasks.

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at  About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

 

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Job Requisition: 399513