Maintenance Planner

Kerry; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and accident ins.

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to improve workforce productivity by planning and coordinating labor, parts, and tools for maintenance activities. The role develops preventive and predictive programs, schedules work orders, and supports technicians while ensuring safety and efficiency across the plant.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, 3+ years in manufacturing, CMMS experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-high school vocational training is desired.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably as a planner and/or scheduler.
• CMMS experience required; technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming work notifications, plan work orders, and assign to technician resources.
• Develop and maintain weekly and monthly maintenance schedules using CMMS.
• Create detailed work orders including labor estimates, materials, tools, safety procedures, and permits.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to production.
• Monitor and manage backlog of maintenance work orders.
• Ensure all required resources are available before scheduling work.
• Analyze and monitor time delays and determine schedule impact, make adjustments.
• Develop and maintain PM program; create/edit PM plans with condition data.

Skills

Manufacturing process know-how

Org & comm skills

Written & verbal comm

CMMS proficiency

MRP software

Technical drawings

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Post-high school vocational training

3+ years manufacturing/planning experience

Tools

CMMS

MRP systems

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is responsible for improving workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, materials, tools, and equipment access. This role supports the maintenance team by developing and maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs, scheduling work orders, and ensuring efficient execution of maintenance activities. Supports maintenance technicians and participates in departmental training.

Key responsibilities

• Review incoming work notifications, plan work orders, and assign to technician resources. Follow up with work requestor as needed.
• Develop and maintain weekly and monthly maintenance schedules using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Create detailed work orders including labor estimates, materials, tools, safety procedures, and permits.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to production.
• Monitor and manage backlog of maintenance work orders.
• Ensure all required resources are available before scheduling work.
• Analyze and monitor time delays and determine schedule impact, make adjustments.
• Develop and maintain PM program. Create new PM plans, edit existing plans, and utilize condition monitoring data inform PM plan implementation.
• Attend daily department meetings and participate in departmental training.
• Follow plant rules, procedures and safety regulations including personal protective equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications and skills

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-high school vocational training is desired.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably as a planner and/or scheduler.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Technical knowledge regarding mechanical and industrial components, preferred.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, preferred

SKILLS

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to negotiate maintenance needs in balance with other departmental priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have strong computer skills. Ability to learn and use various software packages and MRP programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety practices.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $70,100 - $109,050 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on October 6th, 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).