Maintenance Planner

Blommer Chocolate Company•Lower Milford Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Requirements

Five (5) plus years’ maintenance experience in manufacturing environment with heavy processing equipment
One (1) plus years’ experience maintenance/planning in an industrial manufacturing setting
Advanced experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Working knowledge of effective preventative/predictive maintenance methods and processes
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drive systems and components
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, safety rules, operating instructions, drawings
Comply with all legislated and relevant laws and regulations for safety and quality including lockout tag out, GMP’s, HACCP, Allergen and Blommer specific policies and procedures
Must wear uniform, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, safety gear specific to work activity, when on plant floor
Communicate with others to address issues and coordinate work activities
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct
Ensure all metrics and downtime reports are completed

Responsibilities

Evaluate work requests, develop scope of work, inspect job location to determine job requirements - verify availability of parts, order necessary parts and verify receipt of parts before scheduling job to be completed
Estimate labor hours, manpower, parts, materials, equipment, special tools required to complete jobs in a safe and cost-effective manner
Analyze and update Preventative Maintenance Plans to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
Compile relevant technical documentation, such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, and OEM manuals
Ensure equipment files are up to date and organized
Conduct and lead planning and scheduling meetings with production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned activities as necessary
Facilitate root-cause analysis for equipment failures based on pre-determined trigger points; ensure effective documentation of findings
Develop and maintain metrics to track overall effectiveness of planning and execution of work within the maintenance department
Train identified employees on CMMS and ensure compliance with the system parameters
Perform other duties as assigned
Operate within the core values of respect and care for others