Maintenace Planner

The Maintenance Planner supports the development and execution of a reliability-based maintenance strategy focused on preventive and predictive maintenance. This role partners closely with the Maintenance Manager and plant teams to plan, schedule, track, and continuously improve maintenance work that maximizes equipment reliability, supports production needs, and strengthens maintenance team effectiveness. 

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.  

EOE, including disability/vets 

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  2–3 years of experience as a Maintenance Planner, preferably in a poultry plant or food manufacturing environment. 

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  Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment, general maintenance practices, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance. 

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  Experience using a CMMS to maintain equipment records, create work orders, schedule maintenance, and generate reports. 

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  Strong organization, planning, time management, and follow-through skills. 

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  Ability to work independently, remain flexible, and adjust priorities in a fast-paced plant environment. 

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  Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and departments. 

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  Strong attention to detail and a self-motivated approach to improving maintenance processes and equipment reliability. 

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  Preferred qualifications include experience creating purchase requisitions and knowledge of industrial maintenance and electrical functions. 

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.