The Maintenance Planner & Project Coordinator supports the Maintenance & Engineering team by ensuring all maintenance work is planned and documented, capital project plans are clear and coordinated, parts are available when needed, and all administrative responsibilities are complete. This role is a highly cross-functional role coordinating between production, supply chain, R&D, sanitation, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Maintenance Planning:
Plan and schedule maintenance work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Act as the main liaison between internal departments for work scheduling including production, quality, supply chain, and R&D.
Close & reconcile work orders for completion
Create and maintain a preventative maintenance program to improve uptime
Maintain all facility-related work including external contractor management
Spare Parts Inventory & Ordering:
Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts on hand
Identify & recommend critical spare parts for inventory
Purchase needed materials, parts, and tools as needed through a competitive bid process.
Project Coordination:
Act as the primary contact for all capital-related projects, including coordination of vendors and work planning
Create and maintain project plans for all capital-related projects
Reporting/Documentation:
Create and maintain a capital budget report including project status & cost estimation
Complete all regulatory reporting as needed with all respective government agencies including wastewater, permitting, and environmental reports.
Create and maintain internal KPIs for maintenance performance
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience
Experience working with CMMS systems
Must have advanced knowledge with Google and/or MS Office Suite
Must speak English; Spanish a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment while working in a cross-functional team environment
Display excellent attention to detail
Thrive in a fast-paced team environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to multitask is essential
Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise
Ability to adapt and be flexible in a variety of situations
Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross-functionally with peers and the management team
Willing to roll up their sleeves and get work done
Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals
Flexible hours of availability required