Maintenance Planner Scheduler

baf; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 41,961 - 48,257; Full time

Job summary

BAF seeks a Maintenance Planner Scheduler to optimize planning and scheduling workflows in our Idaho manufacturing site. You will develop work scopes, estimate resources, and coordinate parts and tools for efficient maintenance execution.

The role requires experience in industrial maintenance, proficiency with CMMS and MS Office, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through metrics and RCA initiatives. On-site work with safety emphasis and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Has comprehensive understanding of IFS and MS Office.
• Industrial maintenance background.
• Ability to write technical documents (instructions, outlines, reports).
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently and plan work, order parts, and coordinate downtime.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates maintenance work requests, defines scope, inspects locations, and schedules work orders; manages backlog and parts staging.
• Estimates labor hours, parts, and tools; avoids duplicate work orders and routes for detail as needed; supports kitting for planned work.
• Gathers technical docs and ensures parts availability; arranges special tools when required.
• Participates in planning meetings with Production to set priorities and share updates.
• Determines trigger points for RCA and initiates RCA events.

Skills

IFS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Maintenance planning

Root Cause Analysis

Technical writing

Tools

Maintenance management software

IFS

Job description

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Planner Scheduler

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISORY ROLE (Y/N): N

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: None

Pay Range: $30.46-$35.03 DOE

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Planning Scheduler is responsible for the execution and improvement of the planning and scheduling workflow process. The Maintenance Planning Scheduler will also be responsible for driving the planning and scheduling program for effective work completion.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Evaluates all maintenance work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements. Schedules the execution of the work orders. Manages the back log including screening the work orders for validity and proper priority along with ordering and staging required parts (kitting).
2. Estimates labor hours, manpower, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and cost-effective manner. Eliminates duplicate work orders and returns work orders to requesters that require more detail to plan the work successfully. Kitting is an essential part in this role for scheduled and shutdown work.
3. Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories and OEM manuals. Verifies the availability of, or orders parts prior to scheduling the job. Arrange for special tools and auxiliary equipment when required.
4. Participates in periodic planning & scheduling meetings with Production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary.
5. Determines and reports trigger points for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and initiate/facilitate RCA events.
6. Analyzes and updates Preventative Maintenance Plans for accuracy and effectiveness. Develops, modifies, and improves PMs as needed.
7. Improves work order planning and scheduling effectiveness through the review process and use of the maintenance metrics.
8. Coordinate timely and safe completion of all maintenance work orders performed by outside contractors.
9. Actively utilizes Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma to continue to build a world class department.
10. Maintains records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance related matters.
11. Trains site employees on CMMS and ensures that it is working with integrity and is being utilized. Reviews all completed work orders for proper completion, detail, and thoroughness of material consumption.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Comprehensive understanding of IFS and Microsoft Office.
• Industrial maintenance background.
• Ability to write various types of technical documents including, but not limited to, instructions, training outlines, and reports.
• Must be able to creatively apply experience and common sense to a variety of situations, processes, and people.
• Must be able to make technical decisions and support the staff on technical issues.
• Possess the ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Be able to plan work, order parts, and coordinate downtime for completion of work orders.
• Maintain accurate equipment spare parts list.
• Create and categorize standard, repetitive job plans.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

- Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write various types of documents including, but not limited to, instructions, training outlines, and reports. Ability to effectively present information verbally in one-on-one to large group situations.

- Must be able to creatively apply experience and common sense to a variety of situations, processes, and people. Must be able to make technical decisions and support the staff on technical issues. Possess the ability to manage several projects concurrently. Be able to plan work, order parts, and coordinate downtime to complete work orders. Be able to resolve issues which may include conflicts between employees, equipment malfunctions, and variations in operating conditions.

- Must demonstrate strong skills in Microsoft Office suite and be able to effectively use Maintenance Management Software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manufacturing Plant Environment
• Must lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is expected to enter facility to evaluate planned jobs.
• Ability to go up and down stairs

FOOD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000. All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.

DISCLAIMER

Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

At BAF, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.