Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler for its 650+ person cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas. This role plans and schedules preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, new equipment installations, and maintenance work orders, and supervises daily shift activities to minimize production downtime. The position also helps ensure parts and equipment are available, follows up on maintenance plans and schedules, and prioritizes projects with safety and quality in mind. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler executes governmental regulatory compliance and reporting, collaborates with other department supervisors and managers, provides informal guidance to team members, and responds to employee questions and concerns. The role helps maintain a safe workplace, implements plant safety programs, and leads and executes the department’s quality systems to achieve quality goals. Leprino Foods describes itself as the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose and a leading producer of whey protein. The company offers competitive salaries and bonuses, insurance coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, paid leave, annual merit increases, profit sharing, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, production planning, or other relevant experience.
At least 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others.
Technical expertise and knowledge of computerized inventory principles, materials management, production management, transportation, OSHA regulations, and customer service needs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with, or ability to learn, SAP or a similar integrated manufacturing system.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, new equipment installations, and maintenance work orders.
Supervise daily shift activities to minimize production downtime related to work orders and planned maintenance.
Ensure parts and equipment are available for maintenance and repair activities.
Follow up to ensure maintenance plans and schedules are achieved as planned.
Prioritize maintenance and repair projects to minimize production downtime while assuring safety and quality.
Execute governmental regulatory compliance, including reporting requirements.
Build and foster strong working relationships and collaborate with other department supervisors and managers.
Provide informal guidance to team members.
Respond to employee questions and concerns.
Ensure work is accomplished safely and that the workplace is free of safety hazards.
Implement plant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe working environment.
Lead and execute the department’s quality systems to achieve quality goals.