Smithfield Foods

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Smithfield Foods$70K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
  • Strong problem-solving skills essential.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prioritize maintenance work to meet compliance with regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA).
  • Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and ensure availability of tools and materials.
  • Train maintenance personnel on reporting and CMMS software use.
  • Organize maintenance of Process Safety Management (PSM) information and assist with compliance audits.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to maintenance staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package that may include health, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Support for safety programs and compliance-related initiatives.
Full Job Description
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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

This dynamic dual-role position is at the heart of ensuring seamless operations by overseeing and driving the entire maintenance work control process. You'll be the mastermind behind prioritizing maintenance work, developing detailed job plans, and determining the right parts, materials, crafts, and skills needed to get the job done. By assigning work control plans to supervisors, you will ensure the efficient execution of maintenance tasks by our skilled hourly staff. You'll also provide essential equipment expertise and technical guidance to continuously enhance maintenance activities, while occasionally stepping into a leadership role to manage both Smithfield employees and contractors.

As the owner and manager of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) at the plant level, you will be the go-to expert ensuring that all systems run smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you'll support safety programs as required. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact, this is your opportunity!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintenance Planning & Execution: You'll plan maintenance while ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA). You'll also develop and maintain maintenance procedures, prioritize work orders, and ensure materials/tools are available. Review and update completed work orders and machinery history in the CMMS system. Generate reports on work progress, schedules, and personnel vacation. Produce weekly maintenance schedules and forecast workforce needs. Manage MRO inventory, including stocking, parts disbursements, returns, and audits.
  • Training & Personnel Management: You'll also train maintenance personnel on reporting procedures and using CMMS software. Assist in contractor qualifications and performance management. Train department personnel in PSM program elements.
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) & Compliance: Organize and maintain information for the 14 PSM elements. Develop and manage a process safety information library in line with OSHA 1910.119. Assist with Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), audits, and compliance tracking. Manage the Management of Change (MOC) Program, track submittals, and develop operating procedures. Perform hazard assessments, assist with Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and audit the PSM program. Keep PSM and EPA documentation up to date for compliance.
  • Reporting & Documentation: You will assist with annual program goals, provide reports, and ensure documentation is available for audits. Maintain compliance documentation for PSM and other regulatory requirements.
  • Leadership: Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.


WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • Working knowledge of basic computer skills, Internet and Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.


OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
  • Experience in the supervision of day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance, strongly preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Project management software experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the CMMS system, preferred.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $97,500 annually.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.
Relocation Package AvailableNo

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a meat processing company that produces and markets a variety of fresh and packaged meats. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia. Smithfield Foods operates in the United States and internationally, and its products are sold under a number of well-known brands. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Smithfield Foods is a subsidiary of WH Group, a Chinese meat processing company.
Learn more about Smithfield Foods
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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