Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Team Leader at Blue Diamond Growers

Work Shift:Multiple ShiftsPay Type:SalaryHourly Rate (if applicable):N/ATargeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):$83600.00 - $108400.00JOB OVERVIEW:Maintenance Planners are responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities in a facility are well-planned and executed in a timely and cost-efficient manner. They work closely with other maintenance personnel as well as operations and engineering teams to schedule regular preventive maintenance and conduct inspections of equipment and systems.RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSUnderstand the job well enough to describe what needs to be accomplished estimate labor hours tools and resources needed to complete different work orders.Estimate the time labor materials and resources needed for each work order.Create and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Prepare preventative maintenance plans and schedules that are in sync with the organizations maintenance goals.Act as the primary liaison person between maintenance and operations. Work closely with maintenance technicians engineers operations and managers to prioritize and assign work orders.Lead communication between maintenance and other internal beneficiaries of maintenance work to ensure that everyone receives timely efficient and quality service.Coordinate planned downtimes to reduce mean time between failures and minimize interference with production schedules. Establish job goals for the maintenance workforce.Manage and maintain backlog files of work orders awaiting scheduling in accordance with their priority and requested completion date.Provide immediate insights into potential labor shortages (or excesses).Help with keeping an optimal stock of spare parts and materials.Develops and maintains planner reference systems including a file of Planned Job Packages i.e. job plan for recurring jobs plus labor and material libraries for each equipment center.Identifies and obtains determinable materials entering material needs on the work orders job plan. Determines if critical items are in stock by verifying availability with stores and reserving some.Perform equipment walk-downs. The physical walk-down includes documentation of each equipment asset location rigorous collection of nameplate specifications and equipment attributes such as manufacturer model and serial numbers. Incomplete out-of-date and inaccurate equipment records are also updated.Track and report the status and performance of maintenance activities using key performance indicators (KPIs). MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:Excellent knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and other systems and components.Proficient in using CMMS software and other computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel and Project.Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Good communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:BS in Engineering PreferredAssociate degree in technical disciplineMinimum 8 years of experience preferred in maintenance roles.Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional certificate or equivalent preferredHighly organized with great attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to shifts in priorities and one-off requests.Strong leadership and influencing skills.Must be comfortable working independently with limited direction.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES1-5PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe position may require the ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting to carry out the assigned duties. Must be able to work overtime weekends and holidays as required.WORK ENVIRONMENTPosition may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as heat cold noise dust fumes dirt and grease and chemical substance. Position may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as heat cold noise dust fumes dirt and grease and chemical substance.Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify EmployerEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabilityWHY BLUE DIAMONDIn addition to working at the worlds largest state-of-the-art almond manufacturer we offer a safe and collaborative team environment with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits Health & Wellness GuideHERE.Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!Ready to get started Apply now!Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Governments Executive Order 11246 dated September 24 1965 and the rules regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Key Skills Abinitio,General Management,Apache Commons,Asset Management,CISSP,Deputy Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 83600 - 108400