Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner at our Blair site plays a critical role in ensuring maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, and executed efficiently. This role supports safe work execution, equipment reliability, production uptime, compliance, and the delivery of high-quality products to customers. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Contractors, Vendors, and Service Providers to keep the facility running safely and effectively while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work orders using SAP and site processes.
• Coordinate materials, specialty tools, equipment, contractors, and supporting documentation for maintenance activities.
• Develop work plans, estimate labor requirements, and communicate job costs to stakeholders.
• Maintain equipment history, ensure accurate recordkeeping, and address bill of material discrepancies.
• Procure maintenance-related products and services, supporting cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Manage purchase orders and support supplier communications, quotations, deliveries, invoicing, returns, and shipments.
• Maintain the maintenance backlog within established goals through effective planning and scheduling.
• Support safety, environmental, quality, food safety, and employee relations requirements in all activities.
• Build safe, executable job plans accounting for LOTO, permit requirements, hazard recognition, PPE, tools, materials, and work-area readiness.
• Prioritize work based on safety, compliance, production impact, equipment reliability, material readiness, and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate schedule changes, job readiness concerns, priority shifts, and execution risks with Maintenance, Operations, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Serve as a peer trainer and contribute to the continuous development of maintenance and operations personnel.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance, planner/scheduler, or similar industrial experience.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance best practices.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems for work order planning, scheduling, purchasing, and equipment history.
• Ability to estimate maintenance repair work, labor requirements, and job costs in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of safety, GMP, quality systems, food and feed safety requirements, and environmental policies.
• Ability to recognize job hazards, support safe job planning, and ensure LOTO, permit, PPE, and compliance requirements are met before work execution.
• Self-motivation, initiative, creativity, agility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• AP/APP purchasing certification.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external service providers.
• Experience with maintenance purchasing processes and supplier management.
• Knowledge of inventory management, procurement, and cost-control practices.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and KPI-driven maintenance programs.

Working Conditions

• Based at the Blair manufacturing site with regular presence in production and processing areas.
• Walking throughout production and processing areas.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and accessing elevated work locations.
• Working safely while wearing required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.
• Exposure to an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Physical capability to perform site-related activities safely and effectively.

Pay

Expected salary range: $65,000 to $80,000.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
• Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation, plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of wellness time.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• All benefits begin on your first day.