Maintenance Planner

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
fairlife® ultra-filtered milk
; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit  .

job purpose
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Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and with limited supervision, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance activities for all shifts. The Maintenance Planner must have a full understanding of and develop the preventative and predictive maintenance activities required to effectively maintain plant assets. The Maintenance Planner will determine how an activity will be performed and who will perform said activity.

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for facilitating communication between production departments and maintenance departments regarding maintenance plans and schedules.

responsibilities:

• Review and prioritize maintenance work orders, defining scope and required planning level.
• Develop detailed job plans including labor hours, skill requirements, materials, tools, and equipment availability.
• Integrate safety requirements into all work plans, including lockout/tagout procedures and hazard identification.
• Ensure quality assurance standards and compliance requirements are incorporated into maintenance activities.
• Gather technical documentation, drawings, specifications, contractor resources, and specialized equipment needed for execution.
• Create clear work instructions, assemble job packages, and coordinate parts kitting to improve efficiency and wrench time.
• Maintain and manage the CMMS, including work order administration, equipment records, maintenance history, backlog tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate with contractors and plant personnel to communicate work scope, expectations, and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor work completion, close maintenance records, and collect feedback to improve future planning and execution.
• Build and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and plant maintenance trackers while coordinating priorities with supervisors, managers, and department leaders.

skills/qualifications required:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of maintenance planning, mechanical, electrical, or supervisory experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot issues and implement root cause solutions.
• Experience using CMMS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, word processing, and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including vendor manuals, drawings, and P&IDs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across maintenance, operations, vendors, OEMs, and leadership teams.
• Experience performing cost analysis, managing budgets, and preparing detailed repair reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and drive projects to completion.
• Commitment to maintenance best practices, continuous improvement, training, and process optimization.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 8-10 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Work will be in active construction and equipment start up areas. Understanding of risks and…