Maintenance Planner

Overview: We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to report to the Factory Technical Manager. This is a factory-based position with primary responsibilities to include leading the Maintenance Planning & Purchasing activities to plan, coordinate and execute all necessary resources needed to support the asset reliability maintenance program.Pay Range: $89,318 - $99,108 annually. This role is eligible for an annual bonus. Responsibilities: Responsible for implementation, execution and continuous improvement of maintenance standards for the factory to ensure machine reliability and adherence to all compliance regulations both internal and external in the states and countries of operationAssures adherence to using corporate contracted suppliersUnderstands and applies proper codification to materialsUnderstands and applies MRP concepts for stocked materialContacts vendors to assure material specification, price, and sourcing information are correctAnalyzes material requirements for both stocked and direct purchase inventoryCommunicates with Factory mechanics to assure appropriate application and delivery of MRO purchasesReviews open purchase orders and follows up with vendors if necessaryWorks with accounts payable to resolve invoicing and pricing variancesSupport Factory Technical and Operations Teams to optimize and update the Reliability Centered Maintenance Plans for all machine centers including, condition and time-based maintenance, to ensure machine reliability targets are met utilizing SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Lead, teach and coach the implementation and continuous improvement to support factory in achieving maintenance plan executionProvide planning and execution support as it directly relates to asset reliability for maintenance or project related downtime events >8 hours, breakdown analysis for all breakdowns >24hours, lubrication program management, machine or component obsolescence, asset register for all equipmentLead the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) meetings at the factory. Request inputs from factory technical teams to ensure the planning of work orders is adequate. Implement the standard BTB agenda and closely monitor effectivenessFactory SAP CMMS super user responsible for understanding program management and how to update weekly and monthly reporting of all critical maintenance KPI’s to include but not limited to; PM % Completion, WO Backlog, ZBB Manage to the month, Statutory and Critical Maintenance activitiesLead the Annual Zero-Based Maintenance budgeting process for the factory to include the routine and non-routine factory maintenance capex submission process.  Ensure proper roles and responsibilities are understood for analysis, justification, funds request, factory implementation plan, reporting and tracking of reliability centered maintenance plans for all manufacturing equipmentSupport the factory Technical Competency building program by maintaining the data base of training material provided by the Asset Reliability Team.  This will include but is not limited to SOP's, VWI's, OPL's, Instructional Videos etc. for all Maintenance, Safety and Environmental related activities by ensuring internal and external complianceResponsible to support Factory, Innovation, and Engineering escalations both proactively and reactively to ensure Development of Self and Associates through Coaching, Training and FeedbackMonitor and maintain the inventory of factory storeroom/parts room Qualifications: High-School Diploma or GED Required Certification in Industrial Maintenance or Project ManagementMinimum of 5 Years hands-on in the field experience in maintenance planning or project managementTravel up to 25% to Watertown, CT; Taunton, MA; Norton, MAAbility to read and interpret complex technical parts manuals, catalogues, SOP’sExperience across several business functions with fully developed verbal and written communication skillsMaintenance and technical lead experience within highspeed packaging, ideally beverage, food or other clean manufacturingProven track record in delivering results through others by working with cross-functional teams.   Awareness of Continuous Improvement methodologies. (LEAN, DMAIC, 5why, BDA, TPM)Advanced hands-on working knowledge of AMM / CMMS systems (SAP Required)Must be able to lead and facilitate meetings with large groups both in person and virtuallyAdvanced use of Microsoft Excel and Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS)Must be able to complete complex data analysis and communicate in layman's termsSelf-motivated and able to manage time independently Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Created: 2025-11-21