Want to make an impact?The Maintenance Planner plays a key role in keeping our candy production running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role is responsible for creating, maintaining, and continuously improving maintenance strategies across Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance programs. The Maintenance Planner develops bills of materials, maintenance assemblies, and detailed task lists, and keeps our maintenance management system accurate and up to date. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role collaborates closely with the maintenance team to build a smart, effective weekly work plan and partners with production to ensure maintenance activities align seamlessly with manufacturing priorities—so our lines stay running and our candy keeps flowing.Ways you will make a difference
Develop and implement Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance tasks and plans, validating new plans in collaboration with Mechanics and department leadersLead reduction of technical stoppages in equipment and areas of common occurrence, prioritizing areas of high incidence or impactEnsure systematic review of all line, processes, and utilities that are critical to the business, especially areas where failures impact food or personnel safety, the environment, or compliance with the lawSupport implementation and sustainability of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), especially Preventative Maintenance (PM) Pillar activity in the factorySchedule Preventative Maintenance (PM) for facility maintenance, including electrical substations, boilers, air compressors, and instrumentation within the plantCoach and guide employees in the use of maintenance continuous improvement tools such as Autonomous Maintenance, BDA, X-Matrix, SAM, Tags, and more, as well as use of reliability centered maintenance and root cause analysis tools and techniquesResponsible for the Planned Maintenance Pillar strategies and standards to manage scheduled work orders, labor hour allocation, equipment Bill of Material (BOM), system reporting and data analysis; coach and train users to use Planned Maintenance Pillar activitiesMaintain and update the plant's SAP databaseMonitor and track key performance indicators in accordance with Planned Maintenance Pillar StandardsEnsure PMs are accurate, detailed, and updated based on Mechanic and/or Maintenance Supervisor feedbackSupport Production Supervisors in emergency work priority determinationsCoordinate with outside vendors and contractors, including creating purchase requisitions and sourcing vendorsCollaborate with storeroom staff on spare parts issuance, assignment of parts for work orders, and inventory level management and encourage teamwork between all functions
Skills that will make you successful
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance techniquesUnderstanding of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance principles and implementationExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to approach problems with innovative solutions and a passion for continuous improvementStrong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across various teamsOrganization and time-management skills
Experiences that will support your success
Completion of two-year technical maintenance program, formal apprenticeship, or related education requiredMinimum 2 years of experience in maintenance field, preferably in food industry/CPG environmentSAP or similar CMMS platform proficiencyPrevious Maintenance Planner or Maintenance Supervisor experience a plusKnowledge and understanding of the cost drivers of maintenance in manufacturing operations as well as continuous improvement methodologiesAnalytical and technical skills
What We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QRCompensationThe salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 annually.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.Nearest Major Market: SacramentoNearest Secondary Market: Fairfield
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