Maintenance Planner Scheduler

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

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Pasadena, TX, is seeking a maintenance technician to support our plant operations, ensuring reliable equipment and safe production lines.

The role covers planning maintenance, reviewing blueprints, organizing parts, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. SAP experience is a big plus.

Compensation includes a base salary range and a 5% incentive, plus comprehensive benefits as part of our Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in specialized trade or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with cross-functional teamwork.
• Intermediate mechanical, electrical, and automation aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes work orders, assesses feasibility, and secures approval.
• Obtains blueprints and electrical schematics for review.
• Organizes parts and tooling; verifies equipment availability; uses kitting.
• Estimates labor hours and allocates material to work orders.
• Coordinates work and follows up with the originating department.
• Schedules preventive maintenance and documents all machinery records.
• Sets preventive maintenance schedules and advises equipment changes.
• Maintains scheduling docs: completion times, hours, costs.
• Schedules safety checks for micro switches and emergency stops.
• Keeps machinery history files with man-hours and parts costs.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Automation aptitude

SAP experience

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].