Planner Coordinator

External•Tulare, CA

13h•$74,000 - $76,000

About The Position

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe? At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you! SUMMARY: Role and Activity Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and food industry standards. Coordinate and prioritize work orders, ensuring necessary materials, tools, and labor are available. Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts and order replacements as needed. Work with the maintenance team to troubleshoot breakdowns and schedule corrective maintenance. Track and analyze equipment performance metrics to optimize reliability. Project Coordination: Plan and manage capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project timelines and budgets are met. Ensure all projects comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, OSHA). Maintain documentation for all projects, including budgets, schedules, and risk assessments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the production, quality, and safety teams to align maintenance activities with operational goals. Train and support maintenance staff on new equipment and procedures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance factory efficiency and reduce downtime. BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values. We Take Ownership Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste We Do What Is Right Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies We Seek to Improve Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve Learn from both successes and failures We Are Better Together Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field (preferred).
3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance planning and/or project coordination, preferably in food manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and project management tools.
Understanding of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical systems used in ice cream production.
Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and food industry standards.
Coordinate and prioritize work orders, ensuring necessary materials, tools, and labor are available.
Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts and order replacements as needed.
Work with the maintenance team to troubleshoot breakdowns and schedule corrective maintenance.
Track and analyze equipment performance metrics to optimize reliability.
Plan and manage capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
Ensure all projects comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, OSHA).
Maintain documentation for all projects, including budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
Work closely with the production, quality, and safety teams to align maintenance activities with operational goals.
Train and support maintenance staff on new equipment and procedures.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance factory efficiency and reduce downtime.