Maintenance Planner

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

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, 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. We empower you to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas.

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for scheduling the work activity of the Maintenance and Engineering team. This role prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventative, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work, works with the Technical Stores Team to ensure parts are available, and coordinates execution of the maintenance plan in conjunction with the production schedule.

• Plan all Predictive, Preventative, and Condition Based Maintenance in conjunction with the site’s production and operational plan, including resource availability to execute activities effectively and efficiently in a coordinated way
• Help prioritize and escalate critical work as necessary
• Manage CMMS Data, ensuring that appropriate information, such as FLOC, BOMs, and PMs, are entered into the CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or other support area equipment
• Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level
• Monitor/Audit technician data entry and quality into SAP/AMM system
• Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available
• Evaluate all notifications by working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, and technicians; convert notifications to work orders and provide feedback to requestors as appropriate
• Monitor work order completion, backlog, and schedule compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering alike
• Participate in problem solving activities, including Breakdown Analysis (BDA)
• Generate reports and manage KPIs

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; food industry preferred
• Experience managing a CMMS system required (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS)
• 3+ years of experience working as a technician or in a hands‑on capacity preferred
• 2 years of experience serving as the liaison with external vendors for the procurement of parts for maintenance activities is required; international procurement experience is a plus

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

• High level of computer expertise and competence
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Ability to understand and apply maintenance continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analysis skills
• Willingness to support a positive Nestlé culture and follow established values
• Detail oriented with emphasis on data accuracy
• Ability to work occasional weekend on a rotation basis
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. Veterans and separated service members are especially valued. If you require accommodations to participate in the recruiting experience, please contact  or dial 711 and provide this number to the operator:

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.