Maintenance Planner III

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2,000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

The Maintenance Planner III will be responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of the maintenance schedule, ensuring all machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained to support continuous production. This role involves planning and prioritizing maintenance tasks, managing resources, and ensuring all safety, quality, and compliance standards are met. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, and experience working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000/ year + Bonus

Shift: Day

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Type: Full Time

Duration: Long term

Description of Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule both preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians, production teams, and other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Responsible for initial screening of incoming work orders, identification of scope, and analysis of the required level of planning.
• Conduct field walk-downs to identify and analyze corrective and preventative maintenance, modifications, and inspections and to provide input for refining and improving work package quality.
• Develop detailed work orders, including necessary parts, labor, and time estimates, and ensure adequate inventory for scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including parts usage, repairs, and service history.
• Optimize maintenance processes and procedures to increase operational efficiency.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source parts, tools, and services required for maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during all maintenance operations.
• Assist with the training and development of the maintenance team to improve overall skill sets.
• Support the development and execution of capital projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 4-7 years of experience in a maintenance planning role, preferably within a food and beverage or manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of working experience in a maintenance department.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and computerized scheduling tools, with preference given to Maintenance Connection experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance strategies and equipment reliability programs.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the food and beverage industry.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.