Efficiency-Driven Maintenance Planner

Overhill Farms; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Overhill Farms in Vernon, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate line inspections, plan work orders, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will work with maintenance teams and suppliers to secure parts, schedule tasks, and document procedures for efficient wrench time.

The role requires experience with boilers, water systems, HVAC, and automated packaging equipment, plus strong CMMS knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Courses from a junior college or technical institute, job-related seminars and ongoing education preferred.
• Experience with boiler systems, water systems, air compressors, HVAC is required.
• Experience with automated and high-speed packaging equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with CMMS is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line/area inspections to identify and document work and job requirements.
• Estimate required hours on work orders, total duration, and skills needed.
• Plan jobs with appropriate detail for the workforce and include QA/QC and SQF requirements.
• Procure equipment and specialized tools.
• Gather engineering documents and write clear, concise work procedures.
• Determine parts required and coordinate with Parts attendants for pre-kitted items.
• Plan and assemble job packages; communicate critical steps to technicians.
• Maintain effective communication and provide feedback to team members.
• Coordinate priority setting with management and operations input.
• Maintain at least 4 weeks of ready backlog and track maintenance backlog.
• Ensure work orders and maintenance logs are closed after completion.
• Create CMMS reports on work execution management.

Skills

Inspection planning

Documentation

QA/QC & SQF awareness

Work scheduling

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical courses or seminars

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overhill Farms in Vernon, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate line inspections, plan work orders, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will work with maintenance teams and suppliers to secure parts, schedule tasks, and document procedures for efficient wrench time.

The role requires experience with boilers, water systems, HVAC, and automated packaging equipment, plus strong CMMS knowledge and communication skills.