Maintenance Planner & Scheduler, 1st Shift

Location: This opportunity will be based at our Norwood manufacturing facility 

Salary Range - $75,000.00 - $100,0000 (dependent on transferrable skills and experience) plus 7.5% annual bonus

Schedule:  

Here at Home Market Foods, we’re seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to drive equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency at our fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA. This role is a critical contributor, partnering cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure best-in-class planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities.

What You’ll Own:

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules for preventive, predictive, and corrective work
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities to support production uptime
• Partner with Production Planning and Operations to optimize downtime scheduling 

CMMS & Data Management

• Own and maintain CMMS (Megamation/D365) data integrity, reporting, and system utilization
• Analyze maintenance data to improve planning accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and asset reliability
• Track and drive PM completion rates, targeting 100% monthly completion

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

• Review PM work orders and equipment history to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Recommend enhancements to optimize equipment performance and labor utilization
• Support development and standardization of preventive maintenance best practices

Resource & Parts Coordination

• Plan maintenance work based on skill requirements, safety training, and resource availability
• Coordinate with inventory/parts teams to ensure availability of materials for scheduled work
• Provide accurate estimates for labor, parts, and external services

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and corporate teams on maintenance initiatives and projects
• Coordinate with external vendors for inspections, calibrations, and contracted services
• Support reporting and KPI tracking to provide data-driven insights to leadership

 

What You Bring

• 4–6+ years of experience with CMMS systems (Megamation, D365, or similar) in a manufacturing environment
• 3–5+ years of hands-on maintenance or maintenance planning experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and parts/inventory coordination
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excell, Project, etc.) and maintenance systems
• Experience in food or CPG manufacturing
• Familiarity with parts room operations and inventory processes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular presence in production areas, including cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments.
• Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Off-shift and weekend work may be required to support breakdowns, shutdowns, or project execution.
• Strict adherence to safety, PPE, and hygiene standards is required.

Exciting Benefits Await You!

• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Employee Appreciation BBQs, Happy Hours, Birthdays, & More!

 Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!