Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/SchedulerSandridge Crafted Foods | Medina, OH | Full-Time | ExemptDepartment: MaintenanceAbout the RoleThe Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is the primary resource and trusted business partner for our Maintenance and Operations teams. You will plan, coordinate, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work so Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians can execute safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.This role calls for extensive experience maintaining and repairing production and packaging equipment, and the ability to define step-by-step tasks and identify the parts, internal labor, and outside resources needed to finish the work. A strong working knowledge of CMMS systems is essential for managing work order backlog, planning machine rebuilds, and ensuring critical spare parts are kitted and ready, all while meeting people and food safety requirements.What You'll DoMaintenance Planning

Develop detailed job plans covering scope, labor estimates, crafts, safety requirements, tools, parts, contractor support, and estimated durationPerform field walk-downs with managers, supervisors, and technicians before scheduling complex workReview production schedules and meet with Operations and Production Scheduling to understand line availability and request planned downtimeCoordinate with Maintenance Leadership on outside contractor schedules and their impact on resourcesPlan holiday shutdowns and equipment rebuilds ahead of each seasonal production ramp-up

Maintenance Scheduling

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and shutdown schedulesCommunicate planned-work priorities to Maintenance Leadership and techniciansFacilitate the weekly Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Meeting with Maintenance Leadership and OperationsMaintain a prioritized work order backlog based on safety, food safety, asset criticality, and production riskMonitor work requests from the CMMS portal, email, safety audits, phone, and radio to ensure timely assignment and completion

CMMS Administration

Maintain the asset hierarchy, standard naming conventions, and asset QR/barcode tagsEnsure critical assets have complete documentation, including manuals, electrical schematics, critical spare parts lists, setup and centerline guides, work instructions, and LOTO proceduresMaintain accurate failure history, failure codes, corrective actions, and technician feedback to support reliability analysisEnsure work orders are properly coded, documented, closed on time, and "ready to schedule"Manage active CMMS users and licenses

Preventive Maintenance Program

Develop and continuously improve PM procedures using OEM manuals, CMMS data, technician experience, and reliability dataSet appropriate PM frequencies and evaluate converting calendar-based PMs to meter-based triggersSupport the move toward Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Equipment Rebuild Planning

Create and manage the machine rebuild plan so work is completed before seasonal ramp-upCoordinate OEMs and outside contractors for evaluations, periodic services, and scheduled rebuildsWork with the MRO Buyer to ensure parts are ordered, available, and kitted

Maintenance Analytics

Build KPI dashboards covering PM compliance, schedule compliance, backlog health, planned vs. reactive work, labor utilization, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, inventory accuracy, and maintenance costsAnalyze maintenance data to identify trends, recurring failure modes, and root causesPrepare reports and recommendations for Maintenance Leadership and support RCFA activities

Maintenance Audits

Develop inspection and audit schedules, checklists, and corrective action tracking for PMs, in-process work, and completed workTrend audit findings and recommend updates to job plans and PM proceduresShare objective findings with leadership to support technician coaching and reinforce craftsmanship

Critical Spare Parts and MRO Support

Serve as assistant and backup to the MRO BuyerCoordinate parts purchasing, repair and rebuild services, inventory replenishment, and vendor/OEM supportPurchase parts and issue purchase orders to OEMs and contractorsMeet with vendors and suppliers to coordinate purchases and learn about new technologyDrive company vehicles to pick up and deliver parts or travel to offsite storage

What You BringRequired

High school diploma or GEDValid driver's licenseAdvanced computer skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and ZoomExtensive experience with CMMS/EAM software such as Limble, eMaint, Fiix, Maintenance Connection, Micromain, SAP, or equivalentStrong knowledge of industrial MRO components, including bearings, sprockets, chains, sensors, motors, gearboxes, O-rings, gaskets, and cylindersStrong written and verbal communication and meeting facilitation skillsAnalytical ability to interpret maintenance data, OEM manuals, drawings, BOMs, and spare-part recommendationsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracyAbility to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently to meet deadlines

Preferred

5-7 years of industrial maintenance experience; food manufacturing a plusHands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, multi-craft, or controls work3-5 years in maintenance planning, scheduling, CMMS administration, and/or MRO supportExperience with PM development, backlog management, equipment rebuilds, shutdown planning, MRO inventory, and maintenance data analysis

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Walk the facility and climb stairs and ladders to reach elevated areas such as mezzanines and parts storageWork in cold and hot environments, including storage coolers and production roomsLift up to 50 poundsSit at a computer workstation for extended periodsDrive and operate company vehiclesFlexible schedule to meet with off-shift and weekend teamsAttend company-sponsored training