Manufacturing Maintenance Planner
27 days ago
San Leandro
Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Maintenance Planner / Scheduler Location: Milk Plant, San Leandro, CA 94577 Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour Employment Type: Contract Assignment Extension: Possible Conversion to Full Time: Possible if headcount is approved Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for an indefinite duration without sponsorship or employment limitations. Position Overview We are seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to support maintenance operations within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment uptime and operational efficiency. The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler works closely with maintenance technicians, production teams, reliability engineers, and plant leadership to ensure that preventive and corrective maintenance activities are properly planned, staffed, and executed. This position plays a critical role in maintaining asset reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall production performance. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Planning and Scheduling • Utilize the CMMS system to develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule for equipment, machinery, and facility assets., • Maintain full knowledge of preventive maintenance and planned workload requirements., • Create and distribute weekly maintenance schedules prior to the start of each work week., • Ensure scheduled work aligns with available labor hours and technician capacity., • Prioritize maintenance activities based on equipment criticality, urgency, and production requirements., • Maintain a backlog of work orders awaiting scheduling, including both ready and total work orders., • Coordinate with maintenance technicians to ensure scheduled work is completed on time., • Collaborate with production teams to confirm equipment availability and schedule maintenance windows., • Review maintenance requests to ensure scope of work is clearly defined., • Develop detailed work orders that include task descriptions, procedures, materials required, and estimated labor time., • Conduct site visits to collect drawings, manuals, and technical documentation as needed., • Estimate labor, materials, and total cost associated with each maintenance task., • Document completed work and update equipment maintenance histories within the CMMS system., • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities to support reporting and analysis., • Develop standard work order templates for recurring repair activities based on historical data., • Analyze estimated versus actual labor and material costs to improve planning accuracy., • Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate replenishment as needed., • Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure critical components are available., • Optimize spare parts inventory to reduce costs while minimizing equipment downtime., • Ensure all required materials and tools are pre-staged or kitted for scheduled maintenance tasks., • Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance history to identify reliability trends., • Support implementation of preventive maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime., • Partner with production managers, production schedulers, and maintenance supervisors to align maintenance schedules with production needs., • Communicate maintenance plans, schedule updates, and work status to stakeholders., • Coordinate with external contractors when specialized maintenance support is required., • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and safety regulations., • Conduct risk assessments for maintenance work and implement appropriate safety precautions., • Track and maintain records for maintenance department key performance indicators., • Generate weekly and monthly KPI reports for leadership., • High school diploma or equivalent required., • Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred., • 2 to 4 years of experience as a maintenance planner or scheduler in a manufacturing environment., • Maintenance supervisory experience is a plus., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as FIIX, Maximo, EAM, PMC2000, or SAP., • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance practices, and reliability principles., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications., • Maintenance and Operational Reliability training., • Planner and Scheduler certification or training., • Completion of Alchemy Safety Training., • Required personal protective equipment will be provided by the facility.Company DescriptionThroughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries. We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries. MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations. We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at Benefits with MMC Group MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and disability insurance Additional voluntary benefits Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job. MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered. Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.Throughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.\r\n\r\n We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.\r\n\r\n MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.\r\n\r\n We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at \r\n\r\n Benefits with MMC Group\r\n MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:\r\n\r\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\r\nLife and disability insurance\r\nAdditional voluntary benefits\r\n\r\n\r\n Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job.\r\n\r\n MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.\r\n\r\n Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!\r\n\r\n We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.