Maintenance Planner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Gaffney, SC

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner position is responsible for scheduling the work activity of the Maintenance and Engineering team. This position prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventative, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work. This position works with the Technical Stores Team to ensure parts are available and ready and coordinates execution of the maintenance plan in conjunction with the production schedule.

Requirements

5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; food industry preferred
Experience managing a CMMS system required (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS)
2 years of experience serving as the liaison with external vendors for the procurement of parts for maintenance activities is required
High level of computer expertise and competence
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong mechanical and electrical skills
Able to understand and apply maintenance continuous improvement methodologies
Strong analysis skills
Able and willing to support a positive Nestlé culture and follow established values
Detail oriented with emphasis on data accuracy
Strong conflict management skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience working as a technician or in a hands-on capacity preferred
international procurement experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Plan all Predictive, Preventative, and Condition Based Maintenance, in conjunction with the site’s production and operational plan, including resource (technician, operators, parts, equipment) availability to execute activities effectively and efficiently in a coordinated way
Help prioritize and escalate critical work as necessary
Manage CMMS Data, ensuring that appropriate information, such as FLOC, BOMs, and PMs, are entered into the CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or other support area equipment
Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level
Monitor/Audit technician data entry and quality into SAP/AMM system
Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available
Evaluate all notifications by working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, and technicians. Convert notifications to work orders. Provide feedback to requestors as appropriate
Monitor work order completion, backlog, and schedule compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems
Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering alike
Participate in problem solving activities, including Breakdown Analysis (BDA)
Generate reports and manage KPIs.