What are the responsibilities and job description for the EAM Planner/scheduler position at Ventura Foods?
Employment Type : Hourly
Shift : Days
Work Designation : Onsite
Position Summary :
Plan, schedule, monitor, adjust / revise, close out and report on PM, CM and EM maintenance work orders using the EAM system (computerized Enterprise Asset Management system) tools. Be the coordination center, using two way radios, for the maintenance crew and staff throughout the day. Provide backup for the maintenance manager and maintenance supervisors and cover for inventory technician as required. Monitor and control documentation for all calibrated equipment and schedule inspections and corrective actions as required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Runs the maintenance control center. Works with the foremen and mechanics on repair calls from the production floor and responds by creating required work orders using the EAM system programs, emergency maintenance (EM) and / or corrective maintenance (CM) work orders. Monitors all current mechanical issues using the two way radio system
- Creates a top level plan of preventive maintenance (PM) and CM work orders by using suite of EAM tools, and maintains a high level of communication with the inventory technician, maintenance supervisor, maintenance manager and production scheduler. Reviews all completed PM work orders and performs all necessary planning steps leading to the generation and scheduling of a CM work order
- Generates detailed shift by shift schedules of PM and CM work orders using knowledge of the maintenance department’s capabilities, personal craft knowledge, a suite of computer-based tools and a constant communications interface with the production scheduler. Maintains the PM and CM shift schedules for the maintenance supervisors. Works with the foremen to schedule and assign workload to the maintenance department crew
- Provides administration support for the maintenance manager and maintenance supervisors for such things as vacation planner, sick leave, office duties, and miscellaneous activities that all contribute to better control of the crew scheduling and deployment
- Collects and enters completed work orders into the EAM system and completes the respective time entry function and post time card journal
- Reviews availability of parts specified as required for the release of PM, CM, and EM work orders, and advises the inventory technician and MRO buyer of any shortages that may affect the scheduling of maintenance work. Works with inventory technician to create BOM parts kits for the PM work orders and to allow for quick issue of all the parts required to carry out the task. Substitutes for the inventory technician in their absence
- Performs quality control checks on PM work orders and their respective routings for such things as correct routing steps, safety and environmental requirements, updating estimated time, correcting bill of materials and suggesting improvements. Continually improves PMs to reduce equipment downtime and man hours associated with them
- Controls records for calibration of flow meters and other monitored equipment within the plant and schedules all relevant sources to come as required to inspect and maintain these items in a serviceable condition
- Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
- Other duties as assigned
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Why Join Us :
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits :
Physical Demands :
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment :
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :
Diversity & Inclusion :
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
