Maintenance Planner​/Scheduler; 1st Shift

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler (1st Shift)

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Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work‑life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That’s Perdue.

This position is critical to the ongoing success of our Maintenance and Reliability efforts. The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is responsible for identifying the elements of an executable work package that should contain, but is not limited to, the work plan (including the process and desired end results), the necessary materials, tools, permits, and labor requirements and developing a time‑phased plan for execution in alignment with Reliability Excellence processes.

This position must also update and adjust existing job plans and equipment data to ensure accurate files for work execution, and is expected to maintain accurate equipment files as well as accurate, effective and up‑to‑date job plans. The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is also expected to spend the appropriate amount of time on the production floor inspecting work sites to ensure that all safety and work‑process considerations are incorporated into the job plan.

Schedule: 1st shift: 6:00am to 3:00pm

• Develop plans for all maintenance activities, including maintenance of Maximo and PM System data and reporting.
• Analyze data for use in maintenance planning and scheduling; maintain and develop best practices for preventative maintenance.
• Ensure a continuing review of P.M. work orders as they relate to equipment history; make recommended modifications to optimize equipment reliability and maintenance labor utilization; learn universal maintenance standards to develop reasonable expectancies for the time to complete maintenance tasks.
• Identify and label all new equipment in keeping with company standards and keep records current; use key performance indicators to provide fact‑based feedback to manager.
• Plan maintenance work with regard to the level of skill and safety training required to complete the task; review SAP/Maximo data from other locations with similar equipment and report findings and recommendations.
• Administer maintenance shift scheduling, work‑order backlog, and recommended planning for scheduled downtime work, including scheduling availability of parts.
• Interface with engineering, local management, Operations Support, and various other corporate departments as necessary (and outside entities when working on special projects); interface with Operations Support concerning appropriate reports to develop, track and report to management.
• Develop a time‑phased plan of activities. The time‑phased plan indicates what is to be done, when, by whom, and with what equipment. Proper scheduling achieves multiple objectives: high efficiency, low inventories, and excellent customer service. The setting of order and time for planned events and taking decisions regarding the allocation of available capacity or resources (equipment, labor and space) to jobs, activities and tasks over time.

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Specialized training or education (post‑high school) in maintenance is preferred.
• 5‑8 years preferred.

• Estimating and initiating work orders for maintenance notifications and providing maintenance…