Maintenance Planner

Company DescriptionAt Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link's®, Lorissa's Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Planner is responsible for creating work orders, schedules, and preventive maintenance plans using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain equipment at peak operating efficiency.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESPerform the following: Creating preventative maintenance task, work orders, schedules, and maintenance plans detailing frequency, labor estimates, parts, and costs.

Having expert knowledge of each type of equipment in the plantCollaborating with operations to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime while keeping all equipment maintenance up to date.

Partnering with Maintenance Supervisors to schedule work and maximize labor utilizationCoordinating planned downtimes and working with maintenance staff, contractors, and vendorsCollaborating with other Planner(s) and Maintenance Supervisors across all shifts to develop work plans, ensure their timely execution, and proper documentation. Assisting Part Room Attendant to stock all critical spare parts and ordering parts required to complete all maintenance procedures.

Developing procedures using OEM Manuals, P&IDs, drawings, schematics, and industry standards.

Maintaining records and files for maintenance management using a CMMS.Creating new procedures using reliability, predictive, and preventative strategies.

Establishing goals and KPIs for the maintenance workforceGenerate reports using various maintenance, labor, and cost statistics.

Applicability of regulations to facility equipment and processes. Including workplace safety, food safety, corporate standards, and environmental compliance.

Working with maintenance department team to develop and complete training for Maintenance Technicians.

Contributing to new equipment installations and continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering team.

Electrical maintenance compliant with NFPA 70BQualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCERequired Education:

High School DiplomaRequired Experience:

2+ years planner experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with a

CMMSPreferred:

Associates degree in applicable field or maintenance planner certification.

Food industry experience.

Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance covered processes (ammonia refrigeration).Water and Wastewater experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND

ABILITIESProven thorough understanding of automated equipment and machinery (process & packaging), HVAC, lighting, ammonia refrigeration, utility systems (i.e., boilers, hot water, glycol, etc.), ovens, material handling equipment, grounds keeping, security and overall facility appearance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and team member motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and a computerized maintenance management system.

Additional InformationThe starting rate for this role is $25.46 - $40.85(Hourly). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc.), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

EEO Statement:

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by team members in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of team members performing this role.