Maintenance Planner/Buyer

Maintenance Planning & Materials Coordinator

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Maintenance Planning & Materials Coordinator based in Chatsworth, CA!

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Inventory & Stockroom
  • Maintain organized and accurate inventory control for maintenance parts, supplies, chemicals, and gases.
• Procurement, Receiving & Vendor Management
  • Create and manage purchase requisitions for parts, supplies, and contractor services.
  • Verify parts meet plant, food safety, and hygienic design requirements.
  • Coordinate receiving, inspection, documentation, and inventory transactions for incoming materials.
  • Department liaison for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities.
• Hazardous Gas & Chemical
  • Coordinate with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) teams to ensure proper handling and emergency procedures.
  • Ensure proper labeling and storage of chemicals and gases.
  • Coordinate refresher training on safe handling, PPE requirements, and spill response protocols.
  • Schedule and oversee periodic inspections and audits of chemical storage areas.
• Work Planning/Scheduling
  • Create, maintain, and improve PMs aligned with OEM recommendations, sanitation cycles, and food safety requirements.
  • Review equipment history with supervisor to optimize PM frequencies and tasks.
  • Ensure PM execution and documentation supports GMP and FSSC compliance.
  • Plan and scope corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance work.
  • Contribute to weekly maintenance schedules in coordination with Operations, Quality, and Sanitation.
  • Develop vendor/contractor scopes of work detailing food safety and safety requirements.
  • Maintain CMMS data accuracy in asset and PM records.
• Administrative and Compliance Support
  • Generate department reports, track KPIs, and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Assist with audits, inspections, and documentation for regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, FSSC, SQF).
  • Support onboarding and training of new maintenance staff regarding stockroom and hazardous material procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• The employee must be able to stoop, kneel, distinguish colors accurately, and work on their feet for extended periods while wearing all required safety equipment.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations, and occasional outdoor conditions. Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in Our Integrated Work Systems:

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is: $85K - $95K. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we're looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

• Education & Experience:
  • Associate degree or technical certification, in Maintenance, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • High School/GED required
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, maintenance planning, materials coordination, inventory control, MRO storeroom operations, or maintenance support within a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience in food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments with working knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements, preferred.
  • Experience utilizing CMMS platforms for work order management, preventive maintenance planning, inventory control, and asset management preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge
    • Knowledge of OSHA and applicable local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
    • Strong understanding of industrial maintenance principles, including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
    • Understanding of chemical handling requirements, cross-contamination risks, and allergen-specific procedures.
  • Skills
    • Strong planning, organization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
    • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to support Maintenance, Operations, Quality, Sanitation, Safety, Engineering, Purchasing, and external vendors.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
    • Basic mathematical and analytical skills, including measurements, conversions, inventory calculations, and data analysis.
  • Abilities
    • Ability to read, interpret, and apply OEM manuals, equipment drawings, schematics, P&IDs, technical specifications, and safety documentation.
    • Ability to develop detailed job plans and translate technical requirements into actionable work instructions for technicians, contractors, and vendors.
    • Ability to work flexible schedules, including extended hours and weekends, as business needs require.