When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for creating work orders, schedules, and preventive maintenance plans using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain equipment at peak operating efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the following:                                                                                                           

• Creating preventative maintenance task, work orders, schedules, and maintenance plans detailing frequency, labor estimates, parts, and costs.
• Having expert knowledge of each type of equipment in the plant
• Collaborating with operations to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime while keeping all equipment maintenance up to date.
• Partnering with Maintenance Supervisors to schedule work and maximize labor utilization
• Coordinating planned downtimes and working with maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors
• Collaborating with other Planner(s) and Maintenance Supervisors across all shifts to develop work plans, ensure their timely execution, and proper documentation. Assisting Part Room Attendant to stock all critical spare parts and ordering parts required to complete all maintenance procedures.
• Developing procedures using OEM Manuals, P&IDs, drawings, schematics, and industry standards.
• Maintaining records and files for maintenance management using a CMMS.
• Creating new procedures using reliability, predictive, and preventative strategies.
• Establishing goals and KPIs for the maintenance workforce
• Generate reports using various maintenance, labor, and cost statistics.
• Applicability of regulations to facility equipment and processes. Including workplace safety, food safety, corporate standards, and environmental compliance.
• Working with maintenance department team to develop and complete training for Maintenance Technicians.
• Contributing to new equipment installations and continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering team.
• Electrical maintenance compliant with NFPA 70B

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:

• High School Diploma

Required Experience:

• 2+ years planner experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with a CMMS

Preferred:

• Associates degree in applicable field or maintenance planner certification.
• Food industry experience.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance covered processes (ammonia refrigeration).
• Water and Wastewater experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Proven thorough understanding of automated equipment and machinery (process & packaging), HVAC, lighting, ammonia refrigeration, utility systems (i.e., boilers, hot water, glycol, etc.), ovens, material handling equipment, grounds keeping, security and overall facility appearance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and team member motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and a computerized maintenance management system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products, and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.