Feed Mill Maintenance Planner

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders in alignment with industry best practices, ensuring efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Anticipate business needs by aligning maintenance plans with production schedules, throughput demands, preventive maintenance programs, and leadership priorities.
• Ensure optimal equipment functionality while supporting cost control and budget adherence.
• Estimate labor hours and resource requirements for maintenance activities.
• Communicate job scope and expectations clearly to maintenance teams.
• Cook up preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment reliability.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, downtime, and efficiency metrics.
• Utilize Maximo CMMS to create, prioritize, and manage work orders.
• Utilize Maximo CMMS to maintain asset histories and maintenance records.
• Utilize Maximo CMMS to track parts usage and inventory needs.
• Cook up with Procurement to ensure timely availability of parts, materials, and services.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and internal Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, and maintenance efficiency.

Minimum Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated technical competency equivalent to a Perdue Maintenance A Mechanic.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Additional technical education, including an associate degree, certifications, or vocational training.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems, including Maximo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in feed mill, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance environments.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Work in office settings, feed mill operations, and industrial environments with temperature extremes.
• Require frequent movement throughout the facility, including production and maintenance areas.
• Work around dust, noise, moving equipment, chemicals, and confined spaces.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for various operational areas.
• Perform indoor and outdoor work in varying environmental conditions.
• Work around commercial vehicles, including trucks and tractors.
• Occasionally travel to remote facilities or meetings.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $98,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness, accident insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts and paid time off.