Maintenance Planner

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to work at our food processing facility in Avon, NY! Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment.

Basic Purpose: To assist with all maintenance activities to ensure maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes all functions in the areas of Maintenance Business Management, Maintenance Materials Inventory (MRO), Manufacturing Process Reliability and Equipment Reliability. The Planner will manage all work orders and the team’s SAP systems, as well as preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Plans, schedules, and confirms work orders/workload for mechanics and electricians on shifts.
• Creates and modifies PM’s, searches, and adds spare parts, looks for cost savings initiatives for all equipment.
• Works with Storeroom on needed Parts and Work Orders.
• Maintain Productive SAP Program.
• Produce Weekly Maintenance Schedule.
• KPI Reporting for Maintenance.
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize tasks well.
• Strong, professional communication skills.
• Able to assist in maintenance parts ordering/search when needed
• Managing and monitoring the workflow of others
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to work in a low supervised mode
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills Profile: 

• Must possess basic math, reading, and computer skills
• Experience with MS Office and SAP
• Experience with work order creation, PM creation/modification
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures i.e. (lock-out / tag-out, confined space entry)
• Ensure the quality of our products and workplace by following all Safety and Quality procedures and guidelines
• Comply with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
• Maintain legible, neat and accurate records and reports
• Attention to detail – able to develop accurate details when describing issues as it relates to the product, or the line equipment.
• Effective communication skills – able to express themselves in a clear manner both when speaking with other team members, supervisors/process leaders and managers.
• Decision Making – Can make decisions after identifying problems and act upon them while working with everyday task.
• Teamwork – Can work as a team when working with others.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account.
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability.
• Hourly pay starting at $40.71/hr
• Paid Vacation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to work on all shifts, cover vacations, weekends and Holidays.
• A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must have strong communication skills
• Prior manufacturing experience is helpful

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Avon Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.