Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC•Traverse City, MI

4d•$0 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Maintenance Planner for their 1st Shift. The company is committed to creating irresistible foods and growing with its customers, aiming to be the world's most beloved bakery. They value collaboration, innovation, and employee empowerment.

Requirements

Must regularly sit, stand and walk.
Requires frequent use of a computer.
Must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
Frequently works in high, precarious places.
Frequently exposed to extreme cold (-10F in some freezers) and extreme heat (over 110F).
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
Spend keyboarding and analyzing information on a computer.
Ability to prepare sketches or insert digital pictures into the planning document.
An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school or two years or more of related experience and/or training required.
Must have basic mechanical/electrical/mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed maintenance plans and schedules based on preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability strategies, and operational requirements.
Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities, including corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
Allocate resources such as labor, materials, and equipment necessary to execute maintenance plans effectively and efficiently.
Monitor work order backlog and prioritize tasks to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all maintenance activities.
Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to record maintenance activities, track equipment history, and generate reports.
Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, evaluate performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory management to ensure availability of spare parts and materials required for maintenance activities.
Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance teams to resolve complex issues and improve maintenance practices.
Participate in regular meetings and communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on maintenance schedules, progress, and challenges.
Assures that safe work practices and company policies are adhered to at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Engineering & Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.