Maintenance Planner

fairlife•Webster, NY

11d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Supply Supervisor and working with limited supervision, the Maintenance Planner plans and schedules maintenance activities across all shifts. The role develops preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maintain plant assets, determines how work will be performed and who will perform it, and facilitates communication between production and maintenance departments about plans and schedules. The position is based in Webster, New York, with 0%–10% travel. Work takes place in active construction and equipment start-up areas, where awareness of risks and safety requirements is essential. The role also supports food safety and product quality by identifying, reporting, and helping prevent nonconformities and by stopping further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until issues are corrected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
7 or more years of maintenance planning, mechanical, electrical, or supervisory experience.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and implement root-cause solutions.
Experience with CMMS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, word processing, and project management software.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including vendor manuals, drawings, and P&IDs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with maintenance, operations, vendors, OEMs, and leadership teams.
Experience performing cost analysis, managing budgets, and preparing detailed repair reports and presentations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and drive projects to completion.
Commitment to maintenance best practices, continuous improvement, training, and process optimization.
Ability to work in active construction and equipment start-up areas while understanding and following applicable safety requirements.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for 8–10 hours.

Responsibilities

Review and prioritize maintenance work orders, defining scope and the level of planning required.
Develop detailed job plans that specify labor hours, skills, materials, tools, and equipment availability.
Incorporate safety requirements into work plans, including lockout/tagout procedures and hazard identification.
Incorporate quality assurance standards and compliance requirements into maintenance activities.
Gather technical documentation, drawings, specifications, contractor resources, and specialized equipment needed to perform work.
Create work instructions, assemble job packages, and coordinate parts kitting to improve efficiency and wrench time.
Maintain and manage the CMMS, including work orders, equipment records, maintenance history, backlog tracking, and reporting.
Coordinate with contractors and plant personnel regarding work scope, expectations, and maintenance requirements.
Monitor work completion, close maintenance records, and gather feedback to improve future planning and execution.
Build and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and plant maintenance trackers, coordinating priorities with supervisors, managers, and department leaders.
Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
Observe and comply with the color-coded container policy in production areas.
Perform duties necessary to meet company, customer, and government requirements and standards.
Initiate action to prevent food safety, product quality, process, quality-system, or safety-system nonconformities.
Identify and record problems relating to food safety, ingredient and product quality, processes, and quality or safety systems.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until the food safety or quality deficiency is corrected.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
Supplemental hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance up to $10,000.
Parental support and family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
401(k) with up to 9% employer match.
Wellness reimbursement up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing and work-life support.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Employer HSA funding for HDHP participants.
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 and student loan repayment of $200 per month.
Learning and development programs.
Rewards and recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.