Master Maintenance Planner

Loyalty Rules; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kellanova in Zanesville, OH, is seeking a Master Maintenance Planner to lead maintenance scheduling and reliability initiatives in our plant. You will balance preventive, predictive, and reactive activities, manage data quality, and coordinate with suppliers to keep equipment costs in line and OEE targets on track.

The role follows a Monday–Friday day shift, requires SAP-PM expertise and strong technical leadership, and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or International equivalent.
• Substantial experience with SAP-PM maintenance planning software.
• Ability to quickly develop expertise in maintenance and reliability processes.
• Strong ability to motivate, communicate, delegate, negotiate and train others.
• Solid technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track preventive and corrective maintenance activities and manage data quality.
• Select suppliers or contractors, order parts and maintain equipment records within budget.
• Ensure regulatory tasks and safety inspections are conducted.
• Serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager and MRO Storekeeper.
• Provide technical and problem-solving support to improve OEE and guide equipment purchases.

Skills

SAP-PM maintenance planning

Maintenance planning

Reliability engineering

Leadership / team motivation

Education

HS Diploma or International equivalent

Job description

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More

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Date: Aug 28, 2026

Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: US

State: OH

City: Zanesville

Workplace: Onsite

Title: Master Maintenance Planner

Description:

As our Master Maintenance Planner, you are the linchpin in our plant operations. Your responsibilities extend beyond mere scheduling; you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our facility. You will plan maintenance activities, considering both short-term needs and long-term goals. This role will follow a Monday - Friday day shift.

Balancing preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reactive repairs, you keep costs in check. Your work contributes to our ability to provide affordable food to consumers.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Efficient Planning and Tracking: Plan and track predictive and corrective maintenance activities efficiently. Manage data collection quality and sustain lean manufacturing practices. Select suppliers or contractors, order parts, set up equipment records, and adhere to budget.
• Regulatory Requirements: Manage Regulatory task. Fryer/Oven Safety Inspections, Back Flows, Fire Safety, Instrument/Scale Calibrations, Metal Detector/X-Ray.
• Backup Support: Serve as the primary backup to the Maintenance Manager and MRO Storekeeper.
• Reliability Assurance: Ensure equipment reliability aligns with the plan and meets reliability metrics. Provide technical and problem-solving support for new equipment purchase.
• Technical Support: Provide technical and problem-solving support for recurring issues to drive OEE to Plant Targets. Be the Capital and Innovation Project Technical Maintenance Leader. Manage and select suppliers/contractors, ordering and allocating parts and services for specific work orders.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• HS Diploma, GED or International equivalent
• Substantial related work experience including high level experience with SAP-PM maintenance planning software.
• Ability to quickly develop an in-depth working knowledge of maintenance and reliability processes, workflows, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively motivate, communicate, delegate, negotiate and train and effectively achieve results through others.
• Strong technical aptitude.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $103,600-$142,450 which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. 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. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .