Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Grande Cheese Co Limited • Brownsville, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Maintenance Planner Scheduler to coordinate maintenance activities across Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams at our Brownsville location. This role plays a key part in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring optimal use of labor and materials by proactively planning and scheduling work. You'll work closely with site leadership to drive maintenance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance through strategic planning and data-driven insights.

Requirements

• 2 Year / Associate Degree Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or other related technical field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Maintenance required, preferably in a technical/mechanical role.
• Experience working with manufacturing and maintenance management systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EAM and the ability to learn.
• Intermediate understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Adequate understanding and knowledge to prioritize, make estimations and develop schedules.
• Intermediate oral / written communication skills, possess tact, and the ability to negotiate needs in balance with other requirements.
• Intermediate administrative and mathematical skills with willingness to handle paperwork.
• Intermediate planning, organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion - simultaneously.
• Orientation and commitment to customer service.
• Effective presentation skills in one-on-one and small group situations to Associates and external customers/vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technical writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare maintenance work orders, ensuring proper scope, resources, and documentation are in place.
• Develop weekly maintenance schedules based on work order priorities and available workforce.
• Maintain and administer the EAM system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Track, analyze, and report on maintenance KPIs; identify improvement opportunities to optimize maintenance practices.

Benefits

• Low-cost onsite health clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Paid Paternal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees