Maintenance Planning Specialist

Fresh Del Monte

Maintenance Planning Specialist at Del Monte Foods responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities. Ensuring equipment reliability and adherence to food safety standards across the Plover facility.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePlover • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintenance planning and scheduling, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance, reliability principles, and compliance with food safety standards. Proficient in managing maintenance operations, coordinating cross-departmental activities, and utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for effective asset management.

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Maintenance PlanningPreventive MaintenanceComputerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)GMP and HACCP KnowledgeAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Maintenance SchedulingPreventive Maintenance ProgramsAsset ManagementEquipment ReliabilityMaintenance ReportingMaintenance Backlog ManagementCapital Project SupportEquipment InstallationsFood Safety ComplianceReliability Principles

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProject CoordinationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterdepartmental Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Reliability CertificationMaintenance Planning Certification

Industry Keywords

Food Manufacturing OperationsGMPHACCPIndustrial SafetyOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Maintenance Planning Specialist is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring maintenance activities across the Plover facility.
Support maintenance operations by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintenance work orders, contractor activities, equipment records, asset management data, and maintenance planning systems to ensure equipment reliability, food safety compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and external contractors to coordinate maintenance activities, optimize equipment performance, maintain accurate maintenance records, and support long-term asset reliability.
Responsible for maintaining and improving the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including asset structures, preventive maintenance plans, work centers, maintenance task lists, equipment Bills of Material (BOMs), and maintenance reporting.
Performance is measured through schedule compliance, preventive maintenance effectiveness, equipment reliability, maintenance cost control, maintenance backlog management, contractor coordination, and support of operational objectives.
Develop maintenance schedules that minimize operational disruption while maximizing equipment reliability.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports regarding maintenance backlog, schedule compliance, manpower utilization, maintenance spending, and key performance indicators.
Monitor maintenance spending and support maintenance budget forecasting activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong maintenance planning and scheduling experience.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability principles.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate work across multiple departments and contractors.
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and industrial safety requirements.
Experience within food manufacturing operations.
Reliability or maintenance planning certification.
Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations.
Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and asset management strategies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Company Paid Holidays
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)