Planner, Maintenance

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Upper Deerfield Township, NJ

22h•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! ---------------------------------------- POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Planner reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, NJ location. This individual will need extensive knowledge and the ability to plan and schedule maintenance activities. An in-depth understanding of CMMS Systems (E-maint a plus) is necessary. Labor, material planning, and excellent communication skills are required. Assists the plant in providing the necessary maintenance resources and record keeping that is required to increase plant productivity, assist in maintenance work preparations to improve work efficiencies, and increase plant performance. Responsible for maintaining production equipment availability and performance at satisfactory levels through the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting of repair activities. Assure resources are available and adequate to complete these tasks. Must be able to identify and prioritize multiple projects and perform work with a constant awareness of improving processes. Preparation of reports, metrics, and other tracking tools will allow this employee to succeed. The Maintenance Planner will support all policies, goals, and objectives of the company, and will represent the company in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Pay Range for this position is: $26-$39/ hr , depending on experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or commensurate experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, can multi-task and manage projects
Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficient

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry a plus
2 years of CMMS experience
2 years of maintenance experience
Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment a plus
Ability to direct, coach, and train others
Project management with contractors as needed and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Plan work schedules to complete PM’s, corrective and emergency work orders
Manage backlog to keep backlogged work orders to less than 14 days
Maintain a List of temporary repairs in EMAint/Ensure permanent repairs are made the following Maintenance Day
Audit PMs entered into eMaint to ensure parts have been booked if used, detailed comments added, and booked labor is reasonable for the work completed. Deficiencies need to be communicated to the shift Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager.
Audit assignments and send weekly reports to supervisors on the performance of the Maintenance Team to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner
Responsible for maintaining all plant equipment records in E-Maint and Thrive systems including planned and unplanned
Communicates directly with Storeroom Clerks regarding parts required and inventory levels needed to complete all scheduled PM and corrective work orders
Assist the Storeroom Clerk Kit parts for all work orders.
Manage and schedule vendors as needed for inspections, instrument calibrations, and preventative maintenance going through the Maintenance Manager for Approval
Plan all activities for planned production line downtimes and plant outages under the direction of Maintenance Supervisors to provide maximum use of resources
Prepare and maintain a weekly operator PM schedule and communicate to Operations
Ensure safe work and quality practices are implemented at all times. Report any safety or quality issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager immediately
Schedules and coordinates contractor’s installation support and service operations as needed going through the Maintenance Manager for approval
Maintains equipment manuals, completes work order completion reports, documents work hours and other administrative tasks as required in CMMS
Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position
Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
Performs other related duties as required and assigned