Maintenance Planner

Department: Maintenance DepartmentPosition: Maintenance PlannerWork Location: Bell, CA – On-SiteStatus - 6 month contract w/potential to turn full time or longer contract.Position Description:The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities within a food and beverage manufacturing facility. This role supports equipment reliability and production uptime by organizing preventive maintenance activities, coordinating labor and materials, and assisting maintenance mechanics with efficient work execution. The Maintenance Planner also develops and maintains preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and work instructions to support safe, effective, and standardized maintenance practices.Key Responsibilities:Plan and schedule preventive maintenance and corrective work orders to support production and maintenance priorities.Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production, Sanitation, Quality,Engineering, and other departments as needed.Prepare and organize work orders with required parts, tools, documentation, and jobdetails prior to scheduled work.Coordinate and support parts kitting activities for planned maintenance tasks.Monitor work order status and assist in maintaining accurate maintenance records within the CMMS.Assist mechanics and technicians by ensuring planned work is organized and ready for execution.Create, update, and maintain preventive maintenance procedures, inspection tasks, and equipment work instructions.Develop PMs for new and existing equipment based on operational and maintenance requirements.Review completed work orders for accuracy, completion, and proper documentation.Support maintenance backlog management and scheduling priorities.Assist with identifying recurring equipment issues and opportunities for maintenance improvements.Maintain organized maintenance documentation and equipment records.Support food safety, GMP, safety, and facility compliance requirements.Participate in maintenance meetings, planning discussions, and project coordination activities.The role will also participate in and support food safety and quality activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and established standards. This includes adhering to proper handling, storage, sanitation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting procedures to maintain product safety, quality, and operational integrity.Qualifications:Basic understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and work order systems.Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize maintenance activities.Basic understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance terminology.Ability to create and document maintenance procedures and PM tasks.Strong organizational and communication skills.Proficient with computers and CMMS systems.Ability to work effectively with maintenance mechanics, production personnel, and cross-functional teams.Education/Experience:Experience within a food and beverage manufacturing environment preferred.Experience using a CMMS or electronic work order system preferred.Experience coordinating maintenance parts and materials preferred.Physical Requirements:Ability to walk production and maintenance areas regularly.Ability to work in manufacturing environments includes exposure to noise, moving equipment, temperature changes, and food processing conditions.Ability to occasionally lift and move maintenance parts or materials as needed.Work Environment:This position works within a food and beverage manufacturing facility and will routinely interact with production, maintenance, sanitation, and warehouse personnel in both office and plant floor environments.