Maintenance Planner and Scheduler - Fremont, NE

ADM; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) with matching

Training and development

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler in Fremont, NE. The role focuses on coordinating maintenance resources to improve productivity and enable reliable operations across the plant. The position requires planning work orders, managing parts, and ensuring equipment readiness for scheduled maintenance.

Day shift, full-time role with potential overtime during plant shutdowns. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a similar role, a technical degree, and strong CMMS/MS Office skills to

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Maintenance Technician/Planner/Scheduler in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• GMP, HACCP familiarity a plus.
• Technical degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Strong communication across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with CMMS (Maximo preferred) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all work orders, CM and PMs.
• Coordinate with production leaders to optimize labor resources.
• Add steps and hours to CM work orders.
• Ensure equipment readiness and availability for maintenance work.
• Schedule preventive maintenance per best practices.
• Manage spare parts inventory and Maximo entries.
• Maintain 100% compliance with ADM Critical Safety Device testing.
• Enter weekly/monthly maintenance KPIs.
• Lead weekly maintenance review meetings and outages planning.

Skills

Maintenance experience

GMP/HACCP familiarity

Electrical/Mechanical deg

Communication

CMMS/Maximo

MS Office

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Industrial electrical/mechanical

Education

Technical degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng Tech

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Planner and Scheduler's role is to improve workforce productivity through the coordination and full utilization of all available maintenance resources. They are responsible for developing a plan that ensures efficient execution of reliability focused maintenance practices to ensure safe and consistent equipment and process operations in manufacturing.

Shift: Day

Job Type: Full Time

Job Duties

• Plan and Schedule all work orders, CM (corrective maintenance) and PMs (preventive maintenance)
• Schedule appropriate maintenance work groups by coordinating with production leaders to improve efficiency of labor resources
• Add job steps and work hours to CM work orders
• Communicate to ensure equipment is available and ready for maintenance work to proceed and planned
• Schedule appropriate time for preventive maintenance activities per best practices
• Perform physical inventory of spare parts
• Organize and track spare parts inventory, add items to Maximo
• Maintain 100% compliance with ADM required CSD (Critical Safety Device) testing
• Data entry of weekly and monthly maintenance KPIs
• Utilize Maximo to drive accurate tracking of work hours and inventory
• Review work orders before scheduling to have proper time, materials, crafts, tools, SOP creation, and permits allocated
• Actively participate in weekly maintenance review and response meetings. Lead discussion of open work orders with maintenance supervision.
• Provide a strong positive safety presence and lead by example.
• Partner with maintenance management and engineering to develop planned outage work lists with detailed planning of jobs and resources
• Overtime and weekend work required during plant shutdowns

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years experience in Maintenance Technician, Planner or Scheduler role in a continuous manufacturing environment. Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing plant operations and maintenance practices
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, extensive knowledge and experience with CMMS (Maximo preferred).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across maintenance and production teams
• Training and experience in industrial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems preferred
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc. with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator when required
• Ability to work in elevated areas including, but not limited to platforms, and catwalks
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$58,100.00 - $108,000.00

Benefits And Perks

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

112215BR