Maintenance Planner | Now Hiring | Santa Fe Springs, CA

Compensation Includes:

• Starting rate of $31.00 - 42.00/hour - paid weekly

Available Shift:

• 1st

Benefits Include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for assisting with the development of reliability-based maintenance strategy, based on preventative and predictive maintenance. This individual will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to build a reliable and effective CMMS system and maintenance team. The Planner will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks.

• Demonstrate EAM proficiency utilizing the Materials Management and Maintenance modules of the CMMS
• Run inventory cost modules to identify overstock and under stock conditions and adjust stock levels when necessary
• Generate and analyze key performance indicator reports (i.e. daily stock movement, due-in, past-due, monthly inventory accuracy, mean time between failures etc.)
• Schedule, oversee and create cycle count documents
• Convert work requests to work orders in CMMS/EAM system
• Continuously improve the preventative and predictive maintenance activities by utilizing key performance indicators as well as work order and customer feedback
• Provide cost estimates to include labor, material and outside services for work orders
• Provide up-to-date work load (backlog) status and ensure the accuracy, so that plant wide priorities and use of manpower resources can be optimized
• Drive high service level in support of planned and scheduled maintenance work
• Work closely with others (Warehouse, Purchasing, Engineering and Vendors) as required in planning and pre-scheduling jobs
• Prepare and communicate job planning packages for scheduled jobs to all involved and affected
• Determine actual sequence of work (i.e. prep work, lock-out, burn and confined space permits required, job steps and necessary follow-up)
• Initiate requisitions as needed for planned jobs
• Prepare a preliminary weekly schedule for the next work week
• Facilitate the weekly scheduling meeting to jointly review/approve the weekly schedule with the Department Managers, Maintenance Manager and Production Planner
• Audit job sites to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate and follow-up delivery of special equipment needed from vendors
• Provide support by contacting vendors concerning cost and availability of parts
• Arrange support personnel, contractors, and equipment as needed for next week’s scheduled jobs
• Establish and maintain an effective Master Maintenance Schedule for preventative and predictive maintenance activities (PPM)
• Input/update asset information in the CMMS/EAM system (i.e. vendor information, price, equipment hierarchy, PO#, store room location, and any other information that may not have already been captured)
• Manage stock levels needed to support daily maintenance material requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience in manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or materials management
• B.S. degree in engineering or technical degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge of plant equipment and processes
• Must be knowledgeable in electrical systems and prints/schematics
• Experience in use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System and (CMMS)
• Valid driver's license
• Good performance, safety, and attendance records
• Possible daily lifting of up to 40 lbs
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, decision-making ability, and mathematical knowledge
• Must be able to read and write fluently in English
• Demonstrated experience working with an SAP is preferred

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

15 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Santa Fe Springs is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It is one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. 

The plant was Founded in 1993, manufactures APET Containers, and has approximately 300 employees. 

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. *THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.