Maintenance Planner

Riviana Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits

401(k)

Career Development

Meaningful Work

Team Environment

Job summary

Riviana Foods is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Memphis to plan and coordinate maintenance activities, manage work orders, parts procurement, and staffing to support safety, reliability, and cost control. You will maintain PM records and provide reports to support plant operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance planning experience with SAP, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Join a team focused on reliability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years maintenance planning experience in food processing.
• Experience using SAP for maintenance scheduling and procurement.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work orders and schedules.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and SAP data.
• Prepare reports on work history, costs, etc.
• Assist in purchasing duties and bid documentation.

Skills

Project planning

Cross-functional comms

Problem solving

Leadership

Manufacturing operations knowledge

Education

High school diploma with related experience

Technical or Management degree

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

The Maintenance Planner plans and coordinates plant maintenance activities, including scheduling, parts procurement, and staffing, to support safety, reliability, productivity, and cost control. This role also maintains work orders, maintenance costs, and preventive maintenance records while providing reports and data to support plant operations.

What You'll Do:

Manage the maintenance work order process including work request approval, prioritization, personnel time effectiveness, cost effectiveness, recording labor charges, preventive maintenance, and work order completion. Aid the Maintenance Manager in monitoring equipment spare parts and ensure data is accurate and complete. Assist in providing reports for work history, costs, etc. Prepare work outline and schedules for both daily and shut down work activities. Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance schedules. Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs within SAP to achieve reliability and cost targets. Coordinate unit maintenance activities with operations by participating in planning meetings to ensure open communication while supporting plant production goals. Assist with purchasing duties by bidding work and providing proper documentation on scope of work and bid waivers. Assist in monitoring maintenance performance measurements such as: Percent Emergency and Schedule Break Work, Percent Scheduled Work Completion, Percent Completed and Compliance for Preventive Maintenance, etc. by updating and maintaining the information within SAP. 8. Manage equipment spare parts inventory to ensure quality, quantity, and adequacy are being met while meeting plant cost effectiveness goals. Write requests for changes or updates that need to be done. Develop lists of parts required for work assignments and confirm as to their availability. Manage and update SAP data to ensure proper spare parts are listed and history is being kept on equipment. Use and maintain SAP data base and continuously make changes as it pertains to planning, scheduling, and analyzing maintenance activities. Prioritize and issue work orders for all maintenance work, keeping maintenance backlog at an appropriate level. Enter requests for parts and labor on planned and emergency work in SAP. Originate all necessary permits and SAPs for maintenance audits. Ensure all safety guidelines are outlined for planned maintenance work and preventive maintenance work.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma combined with equivalent related experience. 3-5 years maintenance experience with a Technical or Management Degree or 3 years in a similar position. 3-5 years of experience in Maintenance Planning using SAP in food processing environment.

You'd Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have knowledge of SAP systems and how they support business operations.
• Have an understanding of manufacturing operations, processes, and customer needs.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate effectively across teams and all levels of the organization, including leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Have the ability to lead, guide, and support teams in a fast-paced work environment.
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions during stressful situations, emergencies, and unexpected challenges.
• Have strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Can set priorities and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Use creative and practical solutions to identify and resolve problems.
• Build positive working relationships and gain support from others to achieve shared goals.
• Are willing to learn and follow company standards, policies, and procedures for quality, safety, and workplace practices.
• Set clear goals, track progress, and address performance issues to achieve strong results.
• Work well with others and encourage teamwork across different groups.
• Support and implement changes that improve processes and overall performance.
• Communicate information clearly and on time while actively listening to others.
• Pay close attention to detail and ensure work is accurate, complete, and meets established standards.
• Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
• Take initiative and address tasks and challenges without always needing direction.
• Gain support for new ideas, implement solutions, and help achieve company goals.
• Use a logical and organized approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Make decisions that support the company’s long-term goals and continued success.
• Understand how daily decisions and actions affect costs, profitability, and overall business performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A salaried compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to company-sponsored benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
• Career Development: Opportunities to expand your skills, develop professionally, and grow within the company.
• Meaningful Work: Opportunities to share ideas, solve problems, and help improve the company.
• Team Environment: Work with supportive colleagues who value teamwork, new ideas, and shared success.

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

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