Maintenance Planner

Kerry; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Coleraine is seeking a Maintenance Planner to efficiently schedule maintenance work and manage contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong skills in data analysis and communication. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Well organized with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and control the workflow of all non-emergency maintenance.
• Manage SAP data integrity for maintenance plans.
• Coordinate parts and machine availability for maintenance engineers.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis skills

Education

GCSE in Maths & English C or above

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for Maintenance Planner to join the team at our Coleraine Dairy Consumer Foods site. Kerry Coleraine has a long history of producing high quality dairy products and supports a range of cheese slices, a child’s yogurt plant and a newly commissioned appetiser plant.

The Maintenance Planner, also known as Asset Care Scheduler, will be an important part of the Engineering and Maintenance team with responsibility for efficiently planning and scheduling all non-emergency maintenance work. The successful candidate will also look after contractors onsite, conduct twice-monthly factory walks to gather maintenance requirements, and organise quotes for works to be carried out.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, Kerry Dairy Ireland is a key player in the global food industry with a portfolio of dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our SMUG range. Our culture is built on a food-for-food approach and a deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms with a low carbon footprint. Through expertise, innovation and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland shapes the future of dairy while meeting the needs of our farmers, customers and communities.

Key responsibilities

• Adopt a “Safety First and Quality Always” approach when planning all maintenance work.
• Efficiently plan, schedule and control the workflow of all non-emergency maintenance from origination through to assignment.
• Manage SAP data integrity with respect to plant and equipment structures, maintenance plans, task lists and work orders for the business area.
• Coordinate parts, machine availability and time of maintenance engineers.
• Manage and own contractor site inductions and permits requirements.
• Liaise with production, supply chain and maintenance organisations to achieve maintenance objectives while ensuring production output is met.
• Work with Quality Compliance to ensure GMP is maintained and agreed across functions.
• Ensure all maintenance-related works align with engineering standards including sanitary design, safety, ergonomics and food safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improving ways of working and preventive maintenance regimes.
• Maintain appropriate records and files for analysis and reporting of results of work carried out, ensuring files are audit-ready.

Qualifications and skills

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential; experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Experience in data analysis and use of applications (e.g., Excel, Word) and business systems; SAP and SAP CMMS experience is highly desirable.
• Ideally you’ll have experience in a maintenance environment, asset care or FM (facilities management).
• Well organised with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently without direct supervision.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English at grade C and above.

Why apply?

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity to build your career within this globally respected Irish company.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and merit. We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of your application you may be asked to answer a short set of questions; this information will be held separately and treated in confidence.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. Kerry employees will not solicit candidates through non-Kerry email addresses or phone numbers. Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms for interviews. Do not pay money to participate in the hiring process other than reimbursable travel expenses. Official payments will be made from Kerry accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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