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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
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Role Overview

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating Maintenance work activities. This role prepares efficient work plans for preventive, predictive, condition-based, and project/backlog maintenance; coordinates parts availability with Technical Stores; ensures internal/external labor resources are available; and aligns execution with the production schedule in partnership with the Production Scheduler. Strong use of the CMMS (e.g., SAP/AMM) and data-driven decision-making is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain planned maintenance schedules and work plans, ensuring all required resources are identified and available.
• Coordinate parts and materials readiness with the Technical Stores team.
• Align maintenance execution with the production schedule; partner with Production Scheduling to coordinate timing.
• Manage CMMS data quality and standards (e.g., FLOCs, BOMs, PMs) when equipment is modified, improved, or added.
• Review/evaluate maintenance notifications; convert to work orders or provide feedback to requestors as appropriate.
• Monitor/audit technician work order data entry; provide training and support to ensure complete, meaningful information in the CMMS.
• Monitor backlog, work order completion, and schedule compliance; plan backlog work to maintain healthy maintenance systems.
• Generate and distribute KPIs, trend analyses, and CMMS reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support maintenance team communication, proactively identify issues, and escalate risks or constraints.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives (including NCE/TPM/AMM), track results, and drive execution of assigned improvement projects.
• Support maintenance cost improvement and budgeting activities; help optimize Maintenance & Improvement (M&I) costs.
• Ensure compliance and risk items are addressed promptly using available resources.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or skilled trades certification(s).

Critical Experience

• Experience in a maintenance environment, preferably as a maintenance technician (minimum 2 years).
• Experience working in AMM / CMMS (minimum 2 years).

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily in a manufacturing facilities environment.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

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Job Requisition: 397393