Maintenance Planner

Horizon Organic Dairy, LL • Salt Lake City, UT

1h • $78,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A Maintenance Planner is responsible for organizing and scheduling all maintenance activities to ensure the efficient operation of equipment. This role involves creating detailed work plans for both preventive and corrective tasks, ensuring that technicians have the necessary tools, parts, and instructions to complete their work effectively. The primary goal is to minimize equipment downtime and disruptions to production through proactive preparation.

Functioning as a key link between maintenance and production teams, the planner coordinates with supervisors and technicians to schedule work in a way that aligns with operational goals. This position requires balancing the priorities of different departments to ensure maintenance is performed in a timely and logical sequence. Effective planning helps move an organization from a reactive to a proactive maintenance environment, enhancing overall workflow.

By managing resources and anticipating needs, the Maintenance Planner directly contributes to asset reliability and longevity. Their work helps to control maintenance costs and prevent unexpected equipment failures, supporting smoother and more predictable operations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is typically required.
• Many employers prefer candidates with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in fields such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Coursework in maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and production processes is beneficial.
• A background in maintenance, often starting as technicians or supervisors, is crucial.
• Hands-on experience is important for understanding equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is necessary.
• Ability to learn specific planning and scheduling protocols of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Maintenance Planner (CMP)
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSC)

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans for both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, prioritizing activities based on urgency and operational impact.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts and materials, coordinating with procurement to ensure all necessary resources are available for scheduled work.
• Maintain and update records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including work orders, asset history, and documentation.
• Coordinate with production and operations departments to schedule maintenance activities in a manner that minimizes downtime and disruption.
• Plan and oversee large-scale maintenance projects, such as plant-wide shutdowns or major equipment overhauls.
• Estimate the cost of labor and materials required for maintenance jobs to assist in budget management.
• Create and maintain procedural manuals and documentation that outline standardized maintenance tasks.
• Serve as a liaison between the maintenance team, contractors, and other departments to ensure clear communication and coordination of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree