Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

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!

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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.