Maintenance Planner

Job Description

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Memphis Plant has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner to join our team. 

Employees in positions at this level of the series plan Uses current knowledge & documentation to develop clear job plans that facilitate maintenance productivity (ability to schedule effectively, quality of workmanship, utilization of labor, materials and services) to ensure safe and quality work execution. Improves documentation for future use to support continuous improvement of maintenance work execution. Works under general direction.

JOB DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review new work orders for planning by priority as given by Coordinator & create proposed job plans to meet execution timing communicated by Coordinator
• Complete field scoping & review existing documentation
• Engage Supervisors, Technicians, & Reliability to support review of proposed job plans
• Create effective job packages for planned work orders containing field scoping photos, permits required, maintenance standards & procedures, P&ID’s.
• Ensure job plans and job packages are archived effectively for future use.
• Obtain information for materials and equipment required, including lead times; request quotes and order materials; receive approval from appropriate level of Plant Leadership for material expediting if necessary to meet Production & Maintenance needs.
• Track materials, services, and special tool availability; coordinate and communicate the details of materials, services, and tools to optimize Plan Execution.
• Mark work orders as Ready to Schedule once job packages are created, materials are kitted & available, & resources are verified.
• Initiate updates or creation of documentation (SAP Master Data including Bill of Materials, Procedures, P&IDs, etc.) based on gaps identified from planning and execution of work orders, or for new equipment.
• Perform job duties in a manner that follow food safety and quality guidelines including but not limited to HACCP, GMPs, QA Policies, Sanitation, and Pest Control.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of:

Maintenance procedures.
Electrical distribution systems.
MRIS programs.
Safe work practices.
 

Ability to:

Manage multiple priorities.
Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Work effectively within teams and with production management.
 

Skill:

Preventative/Predictive Maintenance.
Facilities maintenance.
 

Experience:

3 years of experience with progressive levels of responsibility as a maintenance technician.