Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR

Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR ) (186)

Bachoco Group is a leading multi‑business and multi‑protein producer, and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 40,000 employees. We offer a wide portfolio of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high‑quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, which include farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

1st Shift: Further Processing

Dept. 186 – Maintenance Planner

Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour

• $1/hour weekly attendance incentive.
• Pay increases at 30‑ and 90‑days.
• 30‑day job shadowing and mentorship program.
• Outstanding benefits (401K, medical, dental, vision insurance & more).
• 6 paid holidays.
• Vacation after 90 days.
• 2 personal days per year after 90 days.

The Maintenance Planner plans and coordinates maintenance work orders, repairs, and servicing of all plant machinery and equipment. Incumbent develops planned work for the weekly work schedule and anticipates and eliminates potential delays by planning and coordinating maintenance resources, parts, materials, and equipment access.

• Planning and coordinating all planned maintenance activities performed at the Fort Smith location. Duties include but are not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned:
• Consider safety when developing job plans, work orders, PM’s, etc.
• Create and print PM’s.
• Schedule and assign PM’s based on technician availability and equipment assignment.
• Verify/audit PM’s as required by department manager.
• Track and communicate all applicable maintenance licensing, renewals, and equipment inspections with management.
• Data entry for various uses in SAP.
• SAP reporting as required by department and management team.
• Create work orders in system.
• Estimate labor hours required for work.
• Assign work orders and enter data (parts used, etc.) upon completion.
• Review work order feedback information to improve future planning efforts.
• Analyze work order feedback and execute follow‑up actions as needed.
• Reconcile/audit maintenance parts and equipment inventory as required by department manager.
• Run reports on parts usage for equipment.
• Schedule delivery and pick‑up of rental equipment.
• Liaison between management and contractors when scheduling work in the plant or on company property.
• Seek advice from the Maintenance Manager on matters outside of knowledge or authority.
• Inform Maintenance Manager of abnormal or critical situations.
• Develop, modify, and/or maintain a downtime matrix to assist in reporting downtime problem areas with part usage that is beyond normal wear and tear.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.

No supervisory responsibilities.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable…