Maintenance Planner

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner to ensure the upkeep of the CMMS and to schedule maintenance by coordinating with internal and external parties. The role requires documenting procedures and aligning maintenance with production plans while maintaining equipment histories.

The candidate will develop schedules, manage resources, and monitor KPIs to drive reliable operations. OSHA knowledge, forklift certification, and strong collaboration with teams are essential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years maintenance experience, including planning.
• 2 years in maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals, blueprints, specs and schematics.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop routine maintenance schedules.
• Maintain engineering and maintenance documentation library.
• Train maintenance and production personnel on procedures.
• Integrate maintenance with production plans and downtime.
• Estimate resources for maintenance tasks and arrange contract labor as needed.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and report trends.
• Define equipment criticality and spares inventories.
• Maintain inventory records and machine histories.
• Execute safety and environmental maintenance programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Documentation & record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS Software

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

Ensure maintenance and upkeep of the CMMS. Schedule and plan maintenance activities by coordinating with internal and external parties and accurately recording all maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities/DUTIES

• Development of appropriate routine maintenance schedules.
• Main custodian of all engineering, equipment, and maintenance documentation and the engineering library to ensure accurate and efficient information retrieval.
• Communicate and train maintenance and production personnel in the maintenance procedures.
• Integration of maintenance activities with production plans, CIPs, and planned down time.
• Proactive planning of manpower and materials for scheduled work and ensuring that those resources are marshalled in readiness.
• Accurate estimation of maintenance work in relation to duration, priority, skills requirements, spares, special tools and equipment, specialist services, and identification of appropriate material requirements.
• Estimating and arranging of contract labor to supplement existing resources to meet maintenance loads.
• Monitoring of maintenance operating system KPI’s and trends.
• Define maintenance performance measures and report results.
• Identification of critical equipment and spares.
• Implementation and monitoring of an effective AIB maintenance program.
• Implementation and monitoring of an effective safety and environmental maintenance program.
• Regularly scheduled task reviews and updates.
• Auditing of maintenance task completion.
• Analyze major equipment losses and breakdowns.
• Maintain plant maintenance inventory records and machine histories.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED and five (5) years maintenance experience with two (2) years in maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.
• Able to work the hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Subject Matter Expert in CMMS Software.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Technical abilities to resolve complex engineering plant breakdowns.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.
• Strong MS Office Skills, especially MS Excel.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Mental Functions

Non-repetitive and somewhat diversified job requiring continuous mental alertness or very close visual attention.

Physical Functions

Frequently (34%-66%) required to walk, sit, and stand. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to climb and lift up to 50 pounds.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, Phone, CMMS, basic hand tools, and basic power tools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

None

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English proficiently.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]