Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Description

Vobev is the first independent can maker and filler in North America to streamline the beverage supply chain under one 1.3 million sq ft roof, shrinking lead times, reducing costs, and lowering the carbon footprint. Our culture, built on Safety, Quality, and People, fosters innovation and collaboration in an inclusive environment. We’re passionate about building world-class drinkable brands and need a pioneering team to deliver on this vision. Join us to disrupt the industry and make a difference every day. 

SUMMARY 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Maintenance Planner Scheduler to join our maintenance team at Vobev, a leading manufacturer in the aluminum beverage can industry. The Maintenance Planner Scheduler plays a crucial role in coordinating maintenance activities, optimizing resources, and ensuring the timely execution of maintenance plans to support production efficiency and equipment reliability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with maintenance managers, engineers, and technicians to develop and implement maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders for preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment upgrades.
• Utilize maintenance management software (CMMS) to create and prioritize work orders, schedule maintenance activities, allocate resources (labor, materials, tools), and track progress.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to plan and schedule downtime for maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules and customer orders.
• Review equipment maintenance histories, performance data, and condition monitoring reports to identify maintenance needs, equipment reliability issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop detailed job plans, procedures, and task lists for maintenance activities, including safety precautions, required materials, tools, spare parts, and estimated labor hours.
• Procure and manage inventory of maintenance materials, spare parts, and consumables to support maintenance activities and minimize downtime due to parts shortages.
• Monitor and track maintenance metrics, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and compliance with maintenance schedules, reporting any deviations or issues to management.
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers for maintenance services, parts procurement, and equipment rentals, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct regular meetings with maintenance teams to communicate maintenance plans, priorities, progress updates, and feedback on completed work orders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices to enhance maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and improve equipment reliability.

Why Join Us: Vobev offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do.  Vobev is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field is a plus with
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or related roles within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the beverage or packaging industry.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software (CMMS) and MS Office applications for work order management, scheduling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and safety protocols related to mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in manufacturing facilities.
• Interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures to develop accurate job plans and work instructions.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, inventory management, and spare parts management to support maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and proactive approach to identifying maintenance needs, optimizing resources, and improving maintenance processes.
• Certification in maintenance planning, scheduling, or CMMS (e.g., Certified Maintenance Planner Scheduler, CMRP) is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employ