Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Russell Stover•Iola, KS

13h

About The Position

At Russell Stover , not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life… As the Maintenance Planner Scheduler , you will be managing all modifications to existing equipment and facilities as well as overseeing preventive maintenance in your assigned area. You will be responsible for managing all work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) activities, assisting with the control and oversight of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and supporting parts inventory management.

Requirements

A degree in scheduling or maintenance/mechanical background work experience.
2 – 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Preferably in a process-oriented operation and/or related industry.
Food/quality/safety experience in manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in continuous manufacturing using lean tools (5S, TPM, Six sigma or similar).
Proven experience with the development and management of department budgets.
Proven knowledge of food quality standards, federal, state and local regulations.
General understanding of GMP, HACCP, Quality – Standards (ISO, AIB, Siliker).
Excellent Excel skills and working knowledge of MS Office.
Strong interpersonal, managerial and leadership skills required, strong focus on accountability.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Ability to work with individuals at all levels within the organization.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, environment, Proven problem solve skill sets.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in maintenance standards “Lean” sanitation, food, safety, regulatory
Second language (Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling: Evaluating work orders for feasibility and secure necessary approvals.
Organizing tools, parts, and equipment, utilizing the kitting process to optimize efficiency.
Estimating labor hours and material requirements for maintenance tasks.
Prioritizing and scheduling work to align with production needs and deadlines.
Maintaining accurate machinery history, scheduling documentation, and safety compliance records.
Responsible for overseeing all Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities to support equipment reliability and continuous improvement
Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Implementing and monitoring processes to meet quality standards and improve production efficiency.
Collaborating with teams to optimize machinery usage and production processes.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.