What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler position at Hearthside Food Solutions?
This role will be located in our largest square footage plant in the U.S. in Front Royal, VA. At this plant, we produces wafers, chips, crackers and cookies. It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to plan the scheduled workload of the maintenance mechanics based online availability and hours capacity of maintenance personnel. This position is a key role in over-all plant functionality due to the time-sensitive nature of the role.
Job Scope :
- Train team members in the use of the CMMS System Expert in the Work Order SystemWork order flow, creation to closingSearch functions, equipment history, work order assignments, parts
- Plan and Schedule all predictive / preventive work orders PM Generation, scheduling, and assigningEvaluate PM / PDM task effectivenessUpdate PM / PDM tasks and frequencies, to include special tools, parts, and supplies required Kit parts and supplies for the job
- Plan and Schedule all Non-emergency corrective work Create a job plan for all corrective work to include : Parts and suppliesLabor resourcesSpecial tools and / or skill requirements Order parts and supplies as requiredKit all parts and supplies, schedule and assign workAudit job plans when complete and make adjustments
- Manage the Work Order Back Log and make necessary changes to maximize resources and take advantage of scheduled downtime
- Performs equipment failure analysis and recommends changes to improve reliability
- Audit completed work orders and PM’s for completion and quality of work
- Coordinate Plant Shutdowns Identify all work to be accomplished and prepare daily scheduleIdentify and coordinate all labor resources, external and internal to accomplish activitiesInsures all parts and supplies are on hand and kitted for all tasksCreate and schedule pre-start up planAudit post start up and modify plans as required for continuous improvement
- Other Responsibilities : Identify additional spare part needs and stocking levels through work order auditsManage all Contractor provided services and inspections Schedule services and inspectionsPerform Contractor TrainingExecute pre-start safety meetingsPerform safety and quality audits during activitiesFollow-up with contractor recommendations and concerns Backup purchasing / inventory specialist In absences to perform essential functionsAssist with part identificationAssist in identifying part obsolescence and conversionAssist with physical inventory and part spare part organization Participates in all Plant Planning / scheduling meetingsParticipates in shift turnover meetings, adjust schedule to insure good communicationPerforms customer (production) follow ups to insure expectations are being metAssist with Skill development within the departmentAssist in repairs as neededOther Tasks as needed
- Plant Interactions : Maintenance Team and Resource LeadersProduction Team and Resource LeadersPlant Scheduler Parts / Inventory SpecialistShipping and receivingOthers as required
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