Maintenance Planner - Food Manufacturing

The Maintenance Planner supports a food manufacturing facility by planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventative maintenance and daily work orders. This role partners closely with Operations and Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule preventative maintenance, work orders, and planned downtime Coordinate maintenance personnel and contractors during scheduled work Support PM programs for production lines and facility equipment Analyze downtime and equipment failures to drive root cause and continuous improvement Communicate maintenance activity across Operations, QA, Sanitation, and Safety teams Maintain CMMS records, work orders, logs, and maintenance documentation Support MRO parts inventory and equipment readiness Assist with food safety, quality, and environmental compliance requirements Participate in safety, SQF/GFSI, and quality audits Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 5+ years of maintenance or plant operations experience (food manufacturing preferred) Availability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed Preferred Qualifications CMMS experience Maintenance planning experience Technical or vocational degree Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment Physical Requirements Lift up to 50 lbs Stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb ladders throughout the shift Work in hot, cold, and humid food manufacturing environments Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 5/31/2026. Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.