Maintenance & Reliability Planner

Chobani; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Planner to drive TPM transformation, implement rapid change, and lead a hands-on team. You will prioritize opportunities, manage multiple improvement projects, and work under the Senior Maintenance Manager to improve maintenance processes and plant performance.

The role involves 2-2-3 12 hour schedule (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) and requires strong TPM/Lean experience in manufacturing, with emphasis on safety, equipment data accuracy, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, especially aseptic environments.
• Proven experience in technical program management.
• Experience facilitating TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events and driving lean transformation.
• Mechanical/electrical experience maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Experience coaching and leading cross-functional teams and providing work direction.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Well organized, data-driven, and results oriented.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements process enhancements to improve PM activities.
• Maximize asset utilization and plant performance and report KPI's.
• Supports training to improve capability of maintenance technicians and operators.
• Leads TPM planning and execution events for all equipment across the site.
• Drives preventive and routine maintenance plans for TPM events and manages CMMS data accuracy.

Skills

TPM knowledge

Cross-functional teams

Team leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance & Reliability Planner is a highly visible Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) transformation to drive a cultural shift in continuous improvement. Expect to implement rapid change; be a hands-on team builder. Use existing knowledge of TPM principles, combined with on-the-job process expertise to identify opportunities, prioritize, and manage multiple improvement projects, under the direction of the Senior Maintenance Manager.

2-2-3 12 hour schedule: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Implements process enhancements to improve PM activities
• Utilizes knowledge to maximize asset utilization and plant performance and report department KPI's
• Supports/Provides training to improve capability of maintenance technicians and operators.
• Supports the maintenance department as a point of leadership for technicians.
• Effectively plans and communicates preventive and routine maintenance plans for TPM events, down days, overhaul times, and operational events , as well as driving CMMS work order completion and data accuracy with a strong understanding of prioritization
• Leads PM procedure audit activities based on line efficiency data, focusing on reducing unplanned downtime in a meaningful way through use of systems currently in place and advocating for new methodologies.
• Monitors and updates Equipment FLOC & BOM's to reflect accurate equipment data and critical spare parts lists.
• Leads TPM planning & execution events for all equipment across the site.
• Supports site overhaul events by partnering with OEM's for audit reviews and manages recommended overhaul task completion.
• Understands and drives predictive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives. This team member must be a champion in optimizing effective work planning and proactive maintenance programs through TPM tools.
• Assists Senior Maintenance Manager in managing Service level agreements, schedules contractors, and partners with inside and outside parts resources to optimize stockroom process including refurbishment and obsolescence programs
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully facilitate cross functional teams, while implementing improvement within an established time frame
• Facilitate, coach, and implement TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events, and driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).
• Support the Senior Maintenance Manager in developing high-performance work teams and assist with leading cultural development through TPM implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, especially Aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in technical program management.
• Strong competence level with SAP CMMS.
• Experience facilitating, coaching, and implementing TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events, or driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).
• Previous mechanical/electrical experience maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Experience coaching and leading cross-functional teams, including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques, and providing work direction to others.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Well Organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNewYork,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $74,500.00 - $117,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.