Maintenance Planner

Nestlé; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Schaumburg, IL to schedule and optimize maintenance for the site. You will coordinate with production and engineering, ensuring availability of parts, labor, and equipment to maximize uptime.

You will maintain CMMS data, generate KPI reports, and drive improvement initiatives across maintenance activities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical or AA degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 3 years' experience in manufacturing, maintenance or engineering.
• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance with production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan all maintenance activities (predictive, preventive, condition-based) with production plan.
• Manage CMMS data: BOMs, PMs, and changes for equipment.
• Monitor backlog, schedule work, and ensure timely completion.
• Audit data entry in SAP/AMM; provide training as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and report KPIs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Safety mindset

Education

Associate degree or AA

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MP2

MLS

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Planner schedules the work activity of the Maintenance and Engineering team. Accessing, understanding, and basing decisions on information of all types in the CMMS system is fundamental to the position. The Planner prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work; works with the Technical Stores Team to ensure parts are available and ready; ensures internal and external labor resources are available; and coordinates execution of the plan in conjunction with the production schedule through working with the Production Scheduler in a timely manner. The Maintenance Planner supports the Line Mechanics and Technicians by providing expert guidance and maintains open flow of communication up and down the maintenance chain. Identifies and escalates problems proactively. The Maintenance Planner will also serve as an NCE Facilitator, championing AMM, tracking results, pushing for execution of improvement projects, initiating focused projects based on Maintenance trends, and participating in process improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition Based Maintenance, in conjunction with the sites production and operational plan including resource (mechanic, operators, parts, equipment) availability to effectively and efficiently execute activities in a coordinated way. Help prioritize and elevate as necessary critical works.
• Manage CMMS Data including ensuring that appropriate information, including FLOC, BOM's, PM's, etc. are entered into the CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or other support area equipment.
• Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level.
• Monitor/audit Mechanic data entry and quality into SAP/AMM system. Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available.
• Evaluate all notifications, working with Maintenance Manager and Mechanics. Convert to Work Orders or provide feedback to requestors as appropriate.
• Monitor Workorder Completion, Backlog, and Schedule Compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering alike.
• Generate and distribute KPI, and trend analysis and CMMS reports.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

• Responsible for indirect Supervision of skilled trades and technical resources.

FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT

• Directly impacts the budget via working capital levels by making key business decisions on appropriate stocking levels of spares and production delivery by timely execution of well developed maintenance plans. Daily responsibilities for contractor coordination that have significant financial responsibilities and management requirements. Judgments and decisions directly impact production efficiency, reliability, cost, quality, and attainment.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

• 2-year Technical or AA Degree required. Bachelors Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years experience in a Manufacturing, Maintenance, & Engineering environment required. Experience as a Maintenance Planner preferred, including the effective planning and coordination of maintenance activities, taking into account production schedule and other standard activities related to maintenance planning (budget, safety permits, coordination with other operational areas, tracking of maintenance KPI's, etc).
• Preferably exposure to TPM, maintenance planning techniques and maintenance execution.
• Participation in the coordination and planning of maintenance activities, taken into account SHE, food safety and other constrains in order to optimize the coordination of all maintenance activities.
• Food Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with CMMS system (SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS, etc.)
• 3 years experience working as a mechanic or in a hands on capacity a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High level of computer expertise and competence.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of mechanical processes, equipment and electrical systems.
• Must have continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiar with other Maintenance Improvement methodologies; work with site/Corporate Engineers.
• Open to new methods and opportunities.
• Strong analysis skills.
• Ability to make ongoing judgments and decisions to keep the business functioning at a high level.
• Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive Nestle culture and follow established values.
• Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving goals and objectives.
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers and the continuous improvement of the operation.
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
• Detail oriented individual who accurately records information.
• Able to work off-shifts, weekends and extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.)
• Has positive conflict management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Accountable for personal development and improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Salary: $79,140.00 to $118,710.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
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