Maintenance Planner: Plant Scheduling & Reliability

Western-Sugar-Cooperative; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K with match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

The Western Sugar Cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Billings, MT. The role supports maintenance scheduling across our Billings and Lovell facilities, with travel to Lovell about once per week.

You will ensure safe, efficient maintenance execution and coordinate resources to maximize equipment availability. You should have a Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering background with at least 3 years in planning, strong CMMS knowledge, and familiarity with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA, GMP, and SQF standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance orders to optimize equipment availability.
• Coordinate with capital projects to minimize conflicts during inter-campaigns.
• Provide guidance on hazards, permits, materials, and tools for tasks.
• Monitor schedule compliance and report on maintenance activities.
• Assist with budgeting and supplier labor coordination.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

multitask management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering

CMRP certification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

SAP-HANA

Power BI

Job description

The Western Sugar Cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Billings, MT. The role supports maintenance scheduling across our Billings and Lovell facilities, with travel to Lovell about once per week.

You will ensure safe, efficient maintenance execution and coordinate resources to maximize equipment availability. You should have a Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering background with at least 3 years in planning, strong CMMS knowledge, and familiarity with safety standards.