Maintenance Planner Scheduler

CJ Schwan’s; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement plan

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our plant operations. You will prioritize work orders, obtain schematics, organize parts, and schedule preventive maintenance across machinery to ensure uptime. The ideal candidate holds a two-year technical degree, or equivalent experience, and has strong collaboration and communication skills.

SAP experience is a big plus. We offer a base salary range of $58,500 to $97,500 with a 5% annual incentive, plus health

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong collaboration and writing/communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate mechanical, electrical, and automation aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes work to be completed and feasibility of work orders.
• Obtains blueprints and/or electrical schematics for review.
• Organizes parts and tooling; verifies equipment availability for maintenance work.
• Estimates labor hours and allocates material to work orders.
• Coordinates work and follows up with originating department.
• Schedules preventive maintenance and maintains work order documentation.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Automation aptitude

Education

Two-year degree in specialized trade

Tools

SAP

Job description

At CJ Schwan's , we don't just make food - we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo ®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta ®, Pagoda®, Edwards ® and Mrs. Smith’s ®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

What You Will Do

• Prioritizes work to be completed, feasibility of work orders and receives approval to pursue.
• Obtains blueprints and/or electrical schematics for review.
• Organizes all pertinent parts and tooling. Verifies equipment availability for all maintenance work requested. Utilizes kitting process to increase effectiveness.
• Estimates maintenance labor hours and allocates material to work orders.
• Coordinates work and follows up with originating department.
• Schedules preventive maintenance and maintains work order documentation on all machinery in plant and surrounding areas and maintains history of parts and accurate records of work done.
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and schedules preventive maintenance on all machinery and recommends equipment changes.
• Maintains scheduling documentation including date completion time (p.m. hours emergency hours) and cost of project.
• Schedules safety checks of all micro switches and emergency stops and maintains records to meet OSHA requirements.
• Maintains machinery history files (all man-hour and parts costs) on all machinery in plant and surrounding areas.

What We Look For

• Two-year degree in specialized trade or equivalent combination of education and experience. SAP experience is a big plus!
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Must have great collaboration and communication (verbal and writing) skills, with the ability to effectively work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Candidate should possess intermediate mechanical, electrical, and automation aptitude.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan's and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [e-mail] .