Maintenance Planner

Company: Octopi Brewing
Location: Madison
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Job Summary: The Maintenance Planner's primary function is the management of the relevant maintenance Systems, and the organization, prioritization, and communication of maintenance activities - preventative, project and break/fix. The Planner will take direction from the director of their designated department (Brewing or Packaging) and team managers along with the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager to determine what work needs to be accomplished and when. They will ensure that all parts, information, and materials area ready for the work to be completed by the maintenance team. It is also within the Planner's scope of work to engage outside vendors to perform services onsite. At the core of this role, the Maintenance Planner is intended to improve the efficiency of production processes through alignment of production and maintenance priorities, execution of projects and tasks, and driving communications between production and maintenance teams. Individuals in this position should have strong leadership skills, be able to communicate technical information, and possess strong mechanical aptitude. The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for understanding all the equipment and processes in the departments they have responsibility for and help department leadership to prioritize activities and manage spare parts inventory and budgets. The planner will have responsibilities for components of the maintenance budget. This position will also have a strong hand in project management activities and lead the planning and execution of annual preventative maintenance work.Primary Responsibilities: Safety:Promote a safe working environment by ensuring all safety and risk management policies, standards and practices are adhered to and built into all activities within production and maintenance departmentsGeneral Responsibilities:Develop a strong understanding of dedicated production and facility equipment and processes; assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or inconsistencies.Provide clear communication to team members and leaders across all departments and functions.Attend and direct meetings with various teams as needed.Generate work orders, enter comprehensive job details and ensure preventative maintenance tasks fully align with OEM recommendations.Provide work packs to complete planned work orders - permits, parts, and instructions.Provide technical knowledge as part of larger project teams.Assist the organization during emergency downtime situations by helping to coordinate contracted work or identifying possible resolutions.Planning:Act as the liaison between the maintenance team and production departments for planning maintenance tasks.Plan and control maintenance tasks - planned and unplanned - ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and to the expected level of qualityPrepare preventative maintenance plans and schedules. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work is transparently understood, well-coordinated and completed on time & on budget.Work with Maintenance and Production leadership teams to develop and manage relevant portions of annual budgets.Define, justify, and lead small to medium projects within various departments as needed.Spare Parts Management:Ensure Work with Maintenance Inventory Coordinator to order necessary parts for planned work and ensure inventory levels are appropriately maintained while also adhering to allotted spare parts budgets. Identify spare part needs and own inventory for parts related to equipment or processes the Maintenance Planner is responsible for. Work closely with the Maintenance Inventory Coordinator to ensure inventory levels are maintained. Continuous Improvement:Own the root cause analysis process related to the improvement of maintenance activities & equipment reliability and utilize continuous process improvement tools to ensure critical downtime events are not repeated. Work with the Maintenance Leadership team to identify gaps in technical capabilities, suggest training opportunities, and coach others on problem solving tools and techniques. Responsible for the master data of maintenance systems for their designated area; develop, monitor, analyze and report on relevant maintenance planning KPI's. About Our Team:We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Octopi.Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume.Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.We are an equal opportunity employer.Offers of employment at Octopi are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.Requirements:Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications - experience using AutoCAD, preferred.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to prioritize tasks and proactively manage future workload. Ability to lead a team through influence.Flexibility to manage work across multiple shifts.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead projects utilizing various project management skills.High degree of mechanical aptitude.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.Ability to function well in a fast-paced, fluid environment.Proficient in written and verbal English.Proficient with various computer systems.Comfortable working with ERP system/electronic data.Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems. Ability to periodically lift up to 50 pounds; bend, twist, and turnEducation and Experience: 5+ years of general technical or maintenance experience.Prior experience in planning activities, either production or services.Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other technical discipline, OR sufficient relevant experience to perform duties required.Experience in food/beverage industry preferred.PI0b789b09f701-25660-36145217

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