Maintenance Planning Coordinator

Nestlé; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Maintenance Planner for a plant group. Under the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, you will plan and organize maintenance jobs, manage work orders, and optimize preventive maintenance using SAP CMMS.

You will coordinate repairs, manage budgets for MRO, prepare BOMs, generate KPI reports, and ensure timely completion of tasks while aligning with safety and quality goals. A high school diploma and 3–5 years in maintenance are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Basic mechanical and electrical background.
• Ability to organize, plan, and schedule jobs.
• Experience with SAP maintenance system; 3–5 years desired.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Total Quality Management understanding and customer focus.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs and overhauls of equipment.
• Assist in the management of the MRO budget for the business unit, including reports.
• Organize and plan maintenance department jobs for a group of crafts.
• Review work at job sites, develop bill of materials, and submit requests for parts.
• Prepare and analyze periodic KPI reports related to backlog and PM programs.
• Enter and implement new PMs into the SAP CMMS system.
• Assign PMs, write and distribute work orders, and track completed PMs.
• Support failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan labor hours for safety and sanitation-related work orders.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Organizational skills

Planning & scheduling

SAP maintenance system

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PP)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, this position will organize and plan all aspects of the maintenance department’s jobs pertaining to work orders and preventive maintenance for a given group of crafts, equipment, and/or areas of the plant.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs, services, and overhauls of equipment for business unit.
• Assist in the management of the MRO budget for the business unit, including reports, and manage relationships with internal and external customers.
• Organize and plan all aspects of maintenance department jobs for a given group of crafts (mechanical, electrical, welding, etc.).
• Review work at job sites, develop bill of materials, and submit requests for ordering parts.
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports relating to performance of: backlog of written work orders, routine operating tasks, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Enter and implement new PMs into the maintenance CMMS system (SAP).
• Assign PMs, write and distribute work orders, and run reports of completed PMs and work orders.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment history as requested to assist in failure analysis vs. lines effectiveness. (OEE/WEV reports)
• Support planning labor hours regarding safety work orders and work orders related to sanitation as well as QCMS & QCDSM initiatives.
• Maximize equipment reliability, minimize the potential for production interruptions, and minimize the total cost of parts procurement.
• Assist the department in equipment history reporting and support failure analysis vs. lines effectiveness reports to identify where re‑evaluation of PMs needs to take place.
• Assure timely completion of jobs, delivery of goods, and meeting budget requirements.
• Plan work orders.
• Work with maintenance and production management and individual maintenance associates to plan and schedule work.
• Visit job sites if necessary.
• Develop Bill of Material (B.O.M.).
• Estimate total work costs (parts and labor).
• Prepare sketches/drawings as required.
• Facilitate part requests from maintenance associates.
• Improve efficiencies of planning functions.
• Analyze job performance measures for continued improvement. (KPI’s)
• Provide documented analysis of breakdown reports.
• Use breakdown reports to recommend and implement corrective action, preventive/predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve the existing preventive maintenance program.
• Work with maintenance and production management, individual maintenance associates, and production associates to develop a detailed preventive maintenance program for all equipment.
• Maintain, improve, and overhaul programs for assigned equipment.
• Document activities of the maintenance departments and report maintenance status to production, quality, and sanitation departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager and Supervisor.
• Compile reports and work orders related to safety and sanitation.
• Participate on process improvement teams and promote teamwork.
• Evaluate new or proposed equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment history as requested to support failure analysis vs. lines effectiveness. (OEE/WEV reports)
• Direct activities of contractors as needed.
• Teco’s finally confirmed orders daily/weekly in SAP system.
• Assist in the proper facilitation/documentation of transferred/disposed assets in the property system for business unit.

Education Requirements

• High School or GED required.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Basic mechanical as well as electrical background.
• Able to organize, plan, and schedule jobs appropriately.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (SAP); 3-5 years desired.
• Advanced education or equivalent maintenance experience to possess technical literacy/comprehension.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills to communicate with all levels of management and plant personnel.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Customer focus and understanding of Total Quality Management philosophies to facilitate change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiation skills, ability to influence, and persuasion skills.
• Analytical skills, decision‑making skills, and problem‑solving ability to apply problem‑solving techniques and execute plans effectively.
• Organizational skills to work under pressure and autonomously, with the ability to prioritize and re‑prioritize as business needs dictate.

Salary: $51,493.50 to $78,100.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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