Maintenance Planner: Drive Uptime & Seamless Scheduling

MSI Express, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to improve productivity by anticipating delays and coordinating labor, parts, and equipment for short or no-notice shutdowns. The role emphasizes PM task creation, backlog management, and safe operation within a food manufacturing setting.

The candidate will schedule work with ops, balance daily output with equipment reliability, and interact with vendors while maintaining organized materials and a proactive maintenance mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate degree preferred.
• OSHA powered industrial equipment training if required.
• 1+ year in a food manufacturing facility and purchasing or similar duties.
• Forklift certification or plan to obtain within 30 days if required.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance activities to support Production and related areas.
• Analyze backlog relative to resources and maintain PM tasks.
• Manage CMMS work orders and coordinate schedules with operations.
• Coordinate outside services and maintain spare parts lists.
• Lead daily/weekly PM scheduling meetings and ensure safety integration.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

CMMS experience

Vendor management

Strong communication

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree desired

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Job description

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to improve productivity by anticipating delays and coordinating labor, parts, and equipment for short or no-notice shutdowns. The role emphasizes PM task creation, backlog management, and safe operation within a food manufacturing setting.

The candidate will schedule work with ops, balance daily output with equipment reliability, and interact with vendors while maintaining organized materials and a proactive maintenance mindset.