Job Description
The Maintenance Planner / Inventory Control Technician is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all preventive and corrective maintenance activities for production lines and utilities. The role maintains the CMMS, builds job plans and kitted work orders, manages spare parts inventory and vendor relationships, and collaborates with operations to minimize downtime and improve asset reliability. Success is measured by adherence to the PM schedule, work order completion rate, parts availability/turns, and reduced unplanned downtime.
Key Responsibilities: · Own the CMMS: create, prioritize, and schedule work orders; maintain asset BOMs; track labor and materials. · Plan PMs and predictive tasks aligned to OEM recommendations and historical failure data; level-load the weekly schedule with maintenance leadership. · Build job plans including safety steps, parts lists, estimated labor hours, and standard work instructions. · Manage MRO inventory: min/max, cycle counting, reorder points, and kitting for scheduled work; coordinate repairs/returns. · Maintain accurate records, KPIs, and reports (MTBF/MTTR, schedule compliance, parts turns, stockouts). · Support root-cause analysis and reliability improvements; participate in daily production meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: · 3+ years in maintenance planning, inventory control, or CMMS administration in a manufacturing/food environment. · Working knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and safe lockout/tagout practices; ability to read OEM manuals. · CMMS proficiency (e.g., Fiix, eMaint, Infor, SAP, or similar); intermediate Excel/Google Sheets. · Strong coordination, communication, and prioritization skills; comfortable on the production floor. · Preferred: food/FDA/FSMA experience, basic purchasing, and vendor management background.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Criminal Background Check? Yes, selected applicant will pass through a CBC coordinated by the recruitment company, before departure from the place of employment. Drug Test: N/A English Level Requirement: C1 Driver License: Yes, a valid driver license is necessary to drive to and from work.
Additional Information
TRANSPORTATION TO THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT Yes, once Visa or Change of Employer is approved, the employer will provide transportation to the place of employment from the place of recruitment or COE. *** Note to the applicants: Please discuss with your recruiter whether you will drive or use another transportation method instead of flying.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE (s): The employer will provide transportation to and from worksite for the first 15-30 days upon arrival at the place of employment. It is the responsibility of the employee to secure own transportation during that period. A valid driver’s license is needed to have this benefit. HOUSING The employer will provide housing for the first 15-30 days upon arrival at the place of employment. It is the responsibility of the employee to secure own housing during that period.
BENEFITS PTO: Yes (TBD), discuss with the company/recruiter. Bonus: 10 % – 15% of the worker’s annual salary, upon achieving company and personal goals. 401K: Employees are eligible for auto-enrollment after one year of service. The plan features an employee contribution of 6%, with a company match of 3.5%. Insurance: Yes, health, vision, and dental insurance are provided. The company covers 90% of the cost. There are basic, mid, and premium coverage options available. For details regarding family coverage, please consult the policy documentation