EAM Planner/scheduler

Ventura Foods; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Profit sharing

Vacation & holidays

Employee events

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Maintenance Planner to plan, schedule, monitor, and adjust maintenance work orders across PM, CM, and EM programs using our EAM system. You will act as the coordination hub for the maintenance crew, using two-way radios, and provide backup for leadership roles while ensuring calibration documentation and inspections stay current.

Your responsibilities include creating and tracking PM/CM work orders, coordinating with the inventory technician and supervisors, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; Associate degree preferred
• 1–3 years in business administration, engineering, logistics, or supply chain
• Experience in inventory, materials, and scheduling preferred

Responsibilities

• Run maintenance control center and create PM/CM/EM work orders in EAM
• Coordinate maintenance team via two-way radios throughout the day
• Plan and schedule PM/CM work orders and update schedules with supervisors and production schedulers
• Assist maintenance manager with administrative tasks (vacation, sick leave, office duties)
• Enter completed work orders in EAM and manage time entries and time cards

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Microsoft Office

Reading/Writing

GMP awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree (Business/Engineering/Logistics)

Tools

EAM systems

CMMS

Job description

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Location: Ontario, CA, US, 91761

Position Summary:

Plan, schedule, monitor, adjust/revise, close out and report on PM, CM and EM maintenance work orders using the EAM system (computerized Enterprise Asset Management system) tools. Be the coordination center, using two way radios, for the maintenance crew and staff throughout the day. Provide backup for the maintenance manager and maintenance supervisors and cover for inventory technician as required. Monitor and control documentation for all calibrated equipment and schedule inspections and corrective actions as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Runs the maintenance control center. Works with the foremen and mechanics on repair calls from the production floor and responds by creating required work orders using the EAM system programs, emergency maintenance (EM) and/ or corrective maintenance (CM) work orders. Monitors all current mechanical issues using the two way radio system
• Creates a top level plan of preventive maintenance (PM) and CM work orders by using suite of EAM tools, and maintains a high level of communication with the inventory technician, maintenance supervisor, maintenance manager and production scheduler. Reviews all completed PM work orders and performs all necessary planning steps leading to the generation and scheduling of a CM work order
• Generates detailed shift by shift schedules of PM and CM work orders using knowledge of the maintenance department’s capabilities, personal craft knowledge, a suite of computer-based tools and a constant communications interface with the production scheduler. Maintains the PM and CM shift schedules for the maintenance supervisors. Works with the foremen to schedule and assign workload to the maintenance department crew
• Provides administration support for the maintenance manager and maintenance supervisors for such things as vacation planner, sick leave, office duties, and miscellaneous activities that all contribute to better control of the crew scheduling and deployment
• Collects and enters completed work orders into the EAM system and completes the respective time entry function and post time card journal
• Reviews availability of parts specified as required for the release of PM, CM, and EM work orders, and advises the inventory technician and MRO buyer of any shortages that may affect the scheduling of maintenance work. Works with inventory technician to create BOM parts kits for the PM work orders and to allow for quick issue of all the parts required to carry out the task. Substitutes for the inventory technician in their absence
• Performs quality control checks on PM work orders and their respective routings for such things as correct routing steps, safety and environmental requirements, updating estimated time, correcting bill of materials and suggesting improvements. Continually improves PMs to reduce equipment downtime and man hours associated with them
• Controls records for calibration of flow meters and other monitored equipment within the plant and schedules all relevant sources to come as required to inspect and maintain these items in a serviceable condition
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience; Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Experience in inventory, materials and scheduling preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, understand and write a broad range of documents and to work with both the metric and Imperial measurement systems
• Working knowledge of computer-based tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Have a strong interest in learning other computer-based systems such as the CMMS
• Understand the importance of precision and follow through in performing all aspects of scheduling activity
• Effective communication skills to interface with management and floor level personnel
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and determination with respect to balancing the production goals of the operations and production managers with the maintenance goals
• Understanding of the value of preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM)and the aspects of planning and performing such work is required

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly Base Range of$32.03 - $40.19*

*The “base hourly range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However, while these tools support our process, every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team. Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles