Maintenance Planner

Rosina Food Products, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Rosina Food Products, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner in the Buffalo, NY area to maximize equipment reliability and plant performance.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities across all shifts, ensuring work is prioritized and executed with minimal production impact. In this role, you will manage the CMMS, monitor preventive maintenance, and track performance while coordinating with Production, Maintenance, and Parts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance planning, scheduling, or CMMS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance across all shifts.
• Manage maintenance work orders through the CMMS system.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production and Maintenance leadership.
• Review workloads and track preventive maintenance completion.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with Parts Department.
• Interpret production schedules to plan maintenance activities.
• Monitor KPIs and maintenance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Assist in evaluating equipment performance and repair/replacement decisions.
• Maintain equipment records, manuals, and documentation.
• Generate maintenance reports and communicate project status to leadership.
• Support food safety, GMP, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Food Manufacturing

Education

Associates degree in Technology Management Services or related field

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Job description

About Rosina

Rosina Food Products is a family-owned food manufacturer with over 60 years of excellence in producing premium frozen Italian foods. We are committed to quality, continuous improvement, and investing in our people. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a highly organized and proactive Maintenance Planner to join our Engineering & Maintenance team.

The Opportunity

As a Maintenance Planner, you'll play a key role in maximizing equipment reliability and plant performance by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities across the facility. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, Parts, and Engineering, you'll ensure maintenance work is prioritized, planned efficiently, and executed with minimal impact on production. The role centers on managing the CMMS, coordinating preventive maintenance, planning maintenance workloads, monitoring inventory, and tracking maintenance performance.

What You'll Do

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work across all shifts.
• Manage maintenance work orders through the CMMS system.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production and Maintenance leadership.
• Review maintenance workloads and track preventive maintenance completion.
• Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory and coordinate with the Parts Department.
• Interpret production schedules to effectively plan maintenance activities.
• Monitor KPIs and maintenance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist in evaluating equipment performance and support equipment repair or replacement recommendations.
• Maintain equipment records, manuals, and documentation.
• Generate maintenance reports and communicate project status to leadership.
• Support food safety, GMP, and safety initiatives throughout the department.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Technology or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of maintenance planning, maintenance scheduling, or CMMS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Why Join Rosina?

• Competitive salary: $81,600-$90,700 annually
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable, family-owned company with over 60 years of success
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Experience Preferred

• 3-5 years: 3-5 years experience

Education

• Associates or better in Technology Management Services or related field

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Computerized Maint Mgmt Systems
• Food Manufacturing

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