Maintenance Planner Maintenance Planner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Hereford, TX

22h•$66,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Founded in 1988, our factory in Hereford has been producing the Merrick brand, a leader in natural and organic pet food where we don't just make pet food. We make the Best Food Ever. We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join our Purina Hereford, TX factory you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, you are joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets. As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for accurately and effectively supporting the plant maintenance group by developing the preventative and predictive maintenance program utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This involves collaborating with the Operations Planning Manager, Production, Maintenance and Engineering departments to coordinate planned maintenance activities to ensure proper asset care and reliability. You will also be responsible for all maintenance work order KPI tracking, trending management, and ensuring that all maintenance activities are effectively planned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
2+ years of maintenance planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, military or related environment
1+ years of SAP and/or related CMMS experience

Nice To Haves

1+ years of people leadership experience

Responsibilities

Promote safety leadership and basic behaviors through feedback and coaching
Manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Execute and improve planning methodology for preventative & predictive maintenance programs
Perform field inspections to determine appropriate job work scopes, develop work plans, and stage parts kits
Coordinate contractor resources to supplement internal maintenance team as needed
Provide functional leadership for the hourly maintenance team in processing, packing, and utilities
Review and monitor maintenance costs related to labor, parts, and third-party services