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About Link Snacks

Link Snacks is a passionate and innovative company with a forty-year legacy originating from the North Woods of Wisconsin. We are a team of hardworking individuals driven to excel in the meat snack industry, delivering authentic products under brands like Jack Link's®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, and others. Our culture values grit, creativity, and urgency, fostering an environment where dedication and results matter most.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Planner plays a vital role in sustaining peak equipment performance through the creation and management of work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and maintenance plans. Responsibilities include leveraging computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime and optimize labor utilization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, schedules, and plans, including specifying frequency, labor, parts, and associated costs.
Maintain expert knowledge of plant equipment, from process machinery to utility systems.
Collaborate with operations to maximize equipment uptime and reduce downtime.
Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors for scheduling and labor efficiency.
Manage planned downtimes, coordinating with maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors.
Work alongside planners and supervisors across shifts to develop and document timely work plans.
Assist in critical spare parts inventory management and procurement.
Create and update procedures using OEM manuals, schematics, and industry standards.
Maintain comprehensive maintenance records through CMMS.
Implement reliability, predictive, and preventive maintenance strategies.
Set maintenance workforce goals and key performance indicators.
Generate reports summarizing maintenance activities, labor, and costs.
Ensure compliance with safety, food quality, corporate, and environmental regulations concerning equipment and processes.
Develop training programs for Maintenance Technicians in partnership with maintenance teams.
Contribute to new equipment installation and continuous improvement efforts alongside Engineering.
Ensure electrical maintenance aligns with NFPA 70B standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma required.
At least 2 years of experience as a maintenance planner in a manufacturing setting.
Proficiency with CMMS software.
Preferred: Associate degree or relevant maintenance planner certification.
Preferred: Experience in the food industry.
Preferred knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), especially ammonia refrigeration systems.
Experience with water and wastewater systems is advantageous.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Comprehensive understanding of automated equipment including process & packaging machinery, HVAC, lighting, ammonia refrigeration, boilers, ovens, material handling, and overall facility operations.
Effective verbal and written communication suitable for engaging various organizational levels.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, problem-solving, presentation proficiency, and team motivation skills.
Computer literacy with internet navigation and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CMMS systems.

Additional Information

Compensation: Hourly pay ranges from $25.46 to $40.85, subject to factors like experience, skills, and location. The position includes comprehensive Total Rewards such as medical, dental, vision plans, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Physical Demands

Work requires wearing protective gear, standing for long durations, manual handling including pushing, pulling, reaching, and occasionally lifting weights up to 50 pounds. Visual inspection of equipment and products is a routine part of the role.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing plant setting characterized by wet or slippery floors, temperature variations averaging around 40°F in production zones, and exposure to raw or cooked meat products and moving equipment. Adherence to food safety and quality standards is mandatory.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Link Snacks is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of age, color, disability, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for new hires.

Disclaimer

This job outline is provided to describe the general nature and level of work. It is not intended as a complete enumeration of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

Maintenance Planner

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