Maintenance Planner

 

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.   

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 POSITION SUMMARY
 

·       Maintenance Planner is responsible for scheduling work activity of Maintenance and Engineering team. Prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work; works with Technical Stores Team to ensure parts are available and ready; ensures internal and external labor
 resources are available; and coordinates execution of plan in conjunction with production schedule through working with Production Scheduler in a timely manner.  Accessing, understanding, and basing decisions on information of all types in  CMMS system is fundamental to position.

·       Supports Line Mechanics and Technicians by providing expert guidance and maintains open flow of communication up and down maintenance chain.  Identifies and escalates
 problems proactively.

·       This position will also serve as an NCE Facilitator, championing AMM, tracking results, pushing for execution of improvement projects, initiating focused projects based on Maintenance trends, and participating in process improvement initiatives.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Plan all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition Based Maintenance, in conjunction with  sites production and operational
 plan, including resource (mechanic, operators, parts, equipment) availability to effectively and efficiently execute
 activities in a coordinated way  

·       Help prioritize and escalate critical works as necessary

·        Manage CMMS Data, ensuring  appropriate information is included such as FLOC, BOM's, PM's, etc. are entered into
 CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or or support
 area equipment 

·       Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level 

·       Monitor/Audit Mechanic data entry and quality into SAP/AMM system 

·       Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available

·       Evaluate all notifications, working with Maintenance Manager and Mechanics 

·       Convert to Work Orders or provide feedback to requestors as appropriate

·       Monitor Workorder Completion, Backlog, and Schedule Compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems

·       Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering
 alike

 

 REQUIREMENTS

·       Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of related work experience
 Strong understanding of mechanical processes, equipment and electrical system

·       Must have continuous improvement mindset

·       Familiar with or Maintenance Improvement methodologies; prior experience working with site/Corporate
 Engineers

·       Open to new methods and opportunities

·       Detail oriented individual who accurately records information

·       3 years' experience in a Manufacturing, Maintenance, & Engineering environment required.

·       Experience as a Maintenance Planner preferred, including  effective planning and coordination of maintenance activities, taking into account production schedule and or standard activities related to maintenance planning  (budget, safety permits, coordination with or operational areas, tracking of maintenance KPI's, etc) 

·       Preferably exposure to maintenance planning techniques and maintenance execution

·       Participation in coord