Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift

Are you a detail-driven problem solver who thrives on keeping operations running at peak performance? We're looking for a Maintenance Planner who is ready to take ownership of equipment reliability, optimize maintenance processes, and help power a high-performing manufacturing environment.

 

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role—balancing safety, efficiency, cost-control, and long-range planning while partnering with skilled technicians, operations leaders, and reliability engineers.

 

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Who we are…  

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times!  

 

What we offer…  

• Competitive pay ranging from $30.13 - $45.80 per hour
• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! 
• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities 
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Weekly pay
• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement   
• Paid holidays and paid time off    

 

What you'll do...

In this dynamic role, you’ll apply sound maintenance planning and scheduling practices to ensure labor, parts, and materials are used efficiently—boosting equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Prioritizing maintenance work orders using risk and cost considerations
• Managing the maintenance backlog and building both short- and long-range schedules
• Preparing Bills of Materials, purchasing materials, coordinating fabrication, and sourcing specialty tools
• Ensuring accurate, complete work orders, including off-shift communication
• Collaborating daily with production and maintenance leaders to align priorities
• Building and maintaining asset data within the CMMS (SAP)
• Publishing maintenance KPIs and guiding optimal parts inventory
• Creating detailed, technician-ready job packages (SOPs, JSAs, instructions, PM kits)
• Continuously improving job plans based on feedback
• Tracking warranties, repaired parts, and maintenance costs
• Partnering cross-functionally to identify and drive continuous improvement
• Communicating PM schedules to technicians
• Meeting and supporting KPI targets for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
• Ensuring compliance with GMP and all safety/quality regulations

 

What you'll need...

• 5+ years of Preventive Maintenance, diagnostics, and repair experience (trade school/training accepted)
• Experience optimizing Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Skilled in identifying and evaluating solutions to improve reliability
• Ability to prioritize effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on experience with Predictive Maintenance technologies
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
• Solid mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pump systems
• Ability to read complex blueprints, manuals, and schematics
• Strong math and computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow, assess, and improve operational procedures

 

Additional Skills That Set You Apart:

• Prior maintenance planning & scheduling experience
• Background in paper converting or packaging manufacturing

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years.  We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching co