Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

* Owns and continuously improve the Work Order Management System and Process

* Provides strategic ownership of the Work Order Management System and leads continuous improvement of all related processes.

* Reviews and evaluates Planned Notifications and determines appropriate conversion to Work Orders based on operational priorities and technical requirements.

* Administers the CMMS to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and accurate maintenance documentation, including equipment records, historical data, preventive/predictive tasks, and material requirements.

* Designs and implements proactive, safe, and efficient weekly maintenance plans aligned with production priorities, equipment availability, environmental considerations, and organizational objectives.

* Maintenance Work Order Planning:

* Defines the technical scope of work for maintenance activities by assessing job requirements and execution time, determining labor skillsets (internal/external), identifying and procuring materials/services and specialized tools, and conducting safety and risk reviews.

* Develops detailed job plans, including work instructions, technical documentation, schematics, and OEM references to support effective execution.

* Exercises independent judgment in determining planning methods, resource allocation, and sequencing of work.

* Maintenance Work Order Scheduling:

* Develops weekly maintenance schedules in collaboration with Production Planning, ensuring alignment with operational needs, safety requirements, and resource availability.

* Facilitates weekly planning and scheduling meetings to establish priorities, communicate status updates, and optimize maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.

* Communicates approved maintenance plans to stakeholders and ensures alignment across departments.

* Backlog Management:
Manages a structured, prioritized backlog by evaluating new requests, assessing urgency and impact, and coordinating with stakeholders to determine optimal sequencing for future execution.

* Develops, documents, and continuously improves maintenance strategies (i.e. preventive programs), and standardized processes.

* Provides indirect oversight of schedule adherence and ensures accurate completion and documentation of Work Orders.

* Data Driven Optimization and Reliability Focus

* Support developing and communication Maintenance Performance Indicators (KPI).

* Analize maintenance data, trends, KPIs, and technical feedback (OEM recommendation and team experience) to generate and optimize preventive maintenance schedules and job plans/work instructions for all assets to maximize equipment performance and reliability.

* Conducts periodic reviews of planning and scheduling processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.

* Monitors corrective work orders to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements related to safety, process efficiency, cost reduction, product quality, and energy performance.

* Cross‑Functional Leadership & Collaboration

* Fosters a culture of operational excellence by facilitating transparent communication and collaboration across maintenance, production, engineering, and other functional teams.

* Serves as a subject matter expert on CMMS/Fiori usage, maintenance planning processes, and reliability best practices, providing guidance and training to maintenance personnel.

* Inventory, Procurement & Vendor Support

* Supports MRO inventory management by identifying replenishment needs, evaluating stock levels, and recommending rationalization opportunities.

* Partners with Procurement to evaluate subcontractor services, negotiate cost‑effective solutions, and manage ongoing vendor relationships and maintenance contracts.

* Financial Stewardship & Budget Support

* Contributes to the development of the maintenance budget and exercises oversight of maintenance‑related expenditures.

* Monitors, analyzes, and reports on maintenance costs to identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.

* Support the Engineering Team in the planning, execution and closing of projects…