Maintenance Scheduler/Planner - Reser's Fine Foods

General Summary: Manages a weekly maintenance schedule through a CMMS. Reviews work requests/orders for accuracy and clarity daily. Plans work through kitting of parts, creating accurate jobs plans, lining up resources. Works with Production/Sanitation to secure a weekly schedule. Distributes weekly scheduled PM’s/Work Orders to maintenance mechanics.

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Establish, maintain, and improve the maintenance planning and scheduling business flow process through the effective administration of a CMMS.
2. Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance related problems.
3. Ensure key performance indicators are captured and reported for equipment reliability, departmental performance, planning, and scheduled business flow process.
4. Schedule maintenance work into production plan.
5. Plan and schedule preventive maintenance tasks for production equipment based on OEM recommendations.
6. Develop cost and time estimate of planned maintenance work.
7. Review applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality.
8. Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and jobs records database.
9. Continually improving planning, scheduling, data management, and job reporting systems to increase planning effectiveness and efficiency.
10. Collaborate across departments to schedule manpower, resources, and asset availability for planned maintenance work.
11. Perform any other related job that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications

1.High regard for safe work practices and procedures.
2. High School diploma required.
3. 3 years of working experience in maintenance planning is preferred
4. Manufacturing and maintenance background which may include basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, controls systems, boilers, welding, pneumatics and hydraulics.
5. Prior CMMS administration experience required.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong computer including MS Excel and CMMS software and report writing skills.
8. Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
9. Strong project management skills to include organization, time management, attention to detail and fast paced environment.
10. Ability to work independently and effective while being a team player.
11. Willing to work extended hours to achieve tight deadlines.

Working Conditions

1.Warehouse and production environment.
2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 0°F to 110°F.
3. Repetitive hand, wrist and finger activities.
4. Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs. is required.
5. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.