Industrial Maintenance Planner

Flowers Foods•Johnstown, PA

9d•$78,195 - $86,426

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Planner helps ensure efficient operations by scheduling and managing preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance projects. The role requires knowledge of mechanical parts and preventive maintenance, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The planner works with internal and external teams across operations, sanitation, and maintenance to optimize workflows and minimize downtime. The position also uses SAP software for tracking, reporting, and data entry and supports compliance with environmental, maintenance, safety, and other company programs and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Possess or attain licenses required by applicable regulatory agencies for work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
At least 1 year of experience in maintenance planning, work order scheduling, inventory management, manufacturing, mechanical work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage preventive maintenance, including coordinating parts and materials, scheduling labor, tracking wrench time, and monitoring completion.
Organize and plan work orders and project schedules for maintenance technicians and outside contractors.
Work cross-functionally with operations, sanitation, and maintenance teams to optimize workflows and minimize downtime.
Assist in preparing cost estimates for maintenance, repairs, and projects.
Support the parts room coordinator and act as backup when needed, tracking outstanding parts orders and ensuring lead times are followed, communicated, updated, and escalated.
Use SAP software for tracking, reporting, and general data entry.
Apply learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including EEO, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
Perform other duties integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and following attendance policies and applicable operating rules and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by municipal, county/ward, or state agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.