Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This dual-role position oversees and drives the plant’s maintenance work control process. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler prioritizes maintenance work, develops detailed job plans, determines the parts, materials, crafts, and skills needed, and assigns work control plans to supervisors for execution by hourly staff. The role provides equipment expertise and technical guidance to improve maintenance activities and may lead Smithfield employees and contractors. It also owns and manages the plant-level Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and supports safety programs as required. The position plans maintenance activities and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and USDA requirements. It develops and maintains maintenance procedures, schedules work, manages materials and MRO inventory, trains personnel on reporting and CMMS use, and performs process safety management (PSM) and compliance duties. It also provides leadership and guidance to Maintenance Department employees. The work takes place in a plant environment that may include wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and variable noise levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of basic computer skills, the Internet, and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance is strongly preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Project management software experience is preferred.
Knowledge of the CMMS system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan maintenance activities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and USDA requirements.
Develop and maintain maintenance procedures; prioritize work orders; and ensure required materials and tools are available.
Review and update completed work orders and machinery history in the CMMS.
Generate reports on work progress, schedules, and personnel vacation; produce weekly maintenance schedules; and forecast workforce needs.
Manage MRO inventory, including stocking, parts disbursements, returns, and audits.
Train maintenance personnel on reporting procedures and CMMS software.
Assist with contractor qualifications and performance management.
Train department personnel in PSM program elements.
Organize and maintain information for the 14 PSM elements and develop and manage a process safety information library in line with OSHA 1910.119.
Assist with Process Hazard Analyses, audits, and compliance tracking.
Manage the Management of Change (MOC) Program, track submittals, and develop operating procedures.
Perform hazard assessments, assist with Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and audit the PSM program.
Keep PSM and EPA documentation current and maintain compliance documentation for PSM and other regulatory requirements.
Assist with annual program goals, provide reports, and ensure documentation is available for audits.
Provide leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
May perform other duties as assigned.