Maintenance Planner

CONAGRA•Fort Madison, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager at our Fort Madison facility, you will plan, schedule, and coordinate all plant maintenance activities, including preventive, planned, and unplanned work. You will analyze planned change parts, recommend preventive maintenance improvements, and ensure functional standards are maintained across maintenance, accounting, and production. You will guide communication between production, engineering, and maintenance teams while ensuring accountability of external vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Previous planner experience
At least one year of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Background working with Allen‑Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC) preferred
Experience in food manufacturing
Computer‑aided design (CAD) experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule all maintenance activities to support production and drumbeat operations
Lead pre‑ and post‑drumbeat meetings and manage all drumbeat activities
Ensure parts inventory supports production needs while maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels
Process and prioritize work orders and determine the most effective completion approach
Create and maintain equipment numbers, tasks, and task numbers
Add parts to preventive maintenance tasks
Verify accurate tagging and notifications within maintenance systems
Support breakdown analysis review activities
Requisition parts and materials for work order packages and non‑stocked items
Review work order backlog and rework to identify root causes and recommend improvements
Identify and support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the department and plant
Collaborate with other planners to update preventive maintenance programs based on hours, functionality, and recommendations
Provide direct oversight of assigned teams, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
Provide supervisory coverage during absences, including off‑shift and weekend coverage