Maintenance Planner/Scheduler (Day Shift)

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Your role at Clorox:

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Starting Pay: $35.13 / hour

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for organizing, planning, and scheduling all aspects of maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of equipment, machinery, and facilities. The role involves coordinating maintenance tasks, managing resources, tracking maintenance progress, and minimizing equipment downtime

In this role, you will:

Maintenance Planning:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all equipment and facilities
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders based on equipment needs, production schedules, and resource availability.
• Create detailed job plans that outline necessary resources, tools, materials, and time for each task
• Ensure that maintenance activities are aligned with production goals to minimize downtime and disruptions

Work Order Management:

• Review and approve incoming work requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Create, track, and close work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Coordinate with technicians and maintenance teams to ensure timely execution of work orders.
• Track and update the status of work orders, ensuring any issues or delays are addressed promptly.

Resource Coordination:

• Ensure the availability of necessary materials, tools, and equipment for planned maintenance tasks.
• Order spare parts and materials as needed, ensuring timely delivery to avoid project delays.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and vendors for specialized parts and services.

Scheduling & Coordination:

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to ensure efficient use of resources and minimal disruption to operations.
• Coordinate with production and operations teams to schedule downtime or maintenance windows.
• Reschedule maintenance tasks as needed based on operational priorities or unforeseen issues.

Tracking & Reporting:

• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and generate reports on work orders, downtime, and equipment performance.
• Track the completion of scheduled maintenance tasks and address any discrepancies.
• Analyze maintenance trends to identify areas for improvement in planning or execution.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improving maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
• Propose and implement improvements in work order systems, job planning, and scheduling practices.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities follow company standards and best practices

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with maintenance teams, engineers, and production staff to ensure seamless coordination of maintenance activities.
• Communicate maintenance schedules, job progress, and issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings to discuss operational needs, maintenance priorities, and resource allocation

What we look for:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably within the food manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software (e.g., CMMS).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordination across teams
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess work order completion and performance data.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to work in an office setting as well as occasionally visit manufacturing or maintenance areas.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or noisy environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extende