Maintenance Planner

ZipRecruiter; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading dessert manufacturing company as a Maintenance Planner. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the Maintenance, Planning, and Scheduling system, driving improvements in equipment reliability and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Collaborate with operations leadership to implement productivity enhancements and standard work practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company known for its innovative desserts and commitment to quality. If you're passionate about manufacturing operations and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial mechanical experience or a technical degree.
• Experience with Master Data and CMMS systems is essential.
• Must achieve HACCP certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of plant standards with corporate standards.
• Manage spare parts process and create weekly maintenance plans.
• Support the Preventative Maintenance program to reduce downtime.

Skills

Industrial Mechanical Experience

CMMS Systems

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

Two-Year Technical Degree

Tools

CMMS System

Job description

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Maintenance Planner at our manufacturing facility in Le Center, MN. The Maintenance Planner will own the Maintenance, Planning, and Scheduling system as part of the operations leadership team. This role supports and implements change management and productivity improvements within the plant. The individual will lead Maintenance standard work practices to ensure reliability, maintainability, and resource availability, focusing on overall deterioration losses. The role also includes responsibilities for food safety and quality assurance.

The typical hiring range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 annually, based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and location. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contributions for eligible employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure plant standards align with corporate standards, including proper use of the CMMS system and standardizing master data.
2. Review all approved work orders, ensuring inclusion of Safety, Material, People, Tools, When, Where, and Information (SIMPTWWI) on all job plans.
3. Maintain all assets within the CMMS, including BOMS, PMS, and critical spare parts, and ensure new assets are properly entered.
4. Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability by focusing on top plant losses and participating in Daily Direction Setting meetings.
5. Manage spare parts process, ensuring proper safety stock levels and aligned maintenance strategies.
6. Create and publish weekly plant maintenance work plans, including standard stops.
7. Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to set 30/90-day actions to meet key metrics aligned with corporate standards.
8. Understand Quality Management Systems, including SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices.
9. Document all maintenance activities within the CMMS system.
10. Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to reduce unscheduled downtime.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of 3 years of industrial mechanical experience or a two-year technical degree.
2. Experience with Master Data and CMMS systems.
3. Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
4. Ability to identify component failure modes and develop preventive maintenance tasks.
5. Ability to coach maintenance teams and leaders on standards.
6. Must achieve HACCP certification and complete forklift training within 90 days.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
8. Experience with ovens, bakery, and packaging equipment is preferred.
9. Ability to move about the plant, including stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
10. Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for innovative, chef-inspired desserts made with real ingredients, with a flexible, low-cost supply chain and excellent service. The company encompasses brands such as Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Kenny's Fine Pies, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Owned by Bain Capital, Dessert Holdings employs over 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities and continues to grow rapidly.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.