Maintenance Planner

Position Title: Maintenance Planner

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time

Position Location: Othello

Requisition ID: 6631

Maintenance Planner

McCain Foods USA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Planner in our Othello, Washington Facility. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicant will be working with managers, supervisors, mechanics, technicians and operators within and outside the maintenance department. The Planner will review Work Notifications submitted in SAP, create the Work Order and assign to specific crafts. All Preventative Maintenance Activities and work orders are to be in the “ready to work” status, while ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures, maintain good housekeeping practices and conform to corporate procedures for equipment repairs. All work orders will be reviewed daily to assure 100% PM compliance and determine when completed, then close the Work Orders. All work history is to be entered into CMMS.

This position is well suited for a results-oriented team player, requiring minimal supervision of daily work activities, excellent communication skills and strong problem solving abilities.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes and adheres to company safety policies.
• Utilizes the CMMS System to complete daily workloads and work orders.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
• Participates actively in continuous improvement process.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and expedites delivery of products and services.
• Prioritize, schedule and coordinate daily maintenance activities in assigned areas.
• Research, plan, and prioritize work requests.
• Provides interface between Maintenance Team, operation personnel and outside resources.
• Communicates problems or changes in department to supervisor and appropriate personnel in timely manner.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Orders necessary and correct repair materials for work requests.

• Tracks ordered materials and is aware of inventory levels at all times.

• Work with plant operations to coordinate scheduling of plant shutdowns for maintenance work completion.

• Demonstrate project management ownership of maintenance projects

• Accurately and consistently load spare parts for capital projects into SAP

• Provide accurate estimated time and costs for planning purposes.

• Demonstrate high level of self-management

• Thorough understanding and participation in MDI (Manage Daily Improvement)

• Champions solutions to problems that improves department performance.

• Possesses good communication skills to report to the supervisor and communicate appropriately with others, including those involved in on-the-job training functions.

• Communicates with supervisors, operators, and Maintenance Team to determine deficiency in equipment operation and determine corrective actions

• Communicates any problems or changes in working environment to appropriate personnel.

• Performs assigned tasks in a manner that does not endanger the environment and adheres to company and regulatory standards.

• Actively participates in the continuous improvement process, such as MCE events.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of one year toward an Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5-7 years’ related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong computer background including CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows

PREFERRED:

• Working knowledge of SAP, is desired
• Working in a Food Processing Environment is desired
• Hand tool experience.
• Machine Shop Knowledge Helpful.
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills.

Join the McCain Foods Team and be a part of the excitement as we grow our business in Othello, WA!

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Manufacturing; Engineering & Technical
Division: US
Department: Maintenance
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