Maintenance Planner Scheduler

At CJ Schwan’s , we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs.

Smith’s ®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. We are hiring a Maintenance Planner Scheduler for our French bread pizza plants in Erie & North East, PA and Westfield, NY.

In this role you will be responsible for planning and scheduling all modification to existing equipment and facilities and preventive maintenance in assigned areas.

What You Will Do

Prioritizes work to be completed, feasibility of work orders and receives approval to pursue. Obtains blueprints and/or electrical schematics for review. Organizes all pertinent parts and tooling. Verifies equipment availability for all maintenance work requested. Utilizes kitting process to increase effectiveness. Estimates maintenance labor hours and allocates material to work orders.

Coordinates work and follows up with originating department. Schedules preventive maintenance and maintains work order documentation on all machinery in plant and surrounding areas and maintains history of parts and accurate records of work done. Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and schedules preventive maintenance on all machinery and recommends equipment changes.

Maintains scheduling documentation including date completion time (p.m. hours emergency hours) and cost of project. Schedules safety checks of all micro switches and emergency stops and maintains records to meet OSHA requirements. Maintains machinery history files (all man-hour and parts costs) on all machinery in plant and surrounding areas.

What We Look For : Two-year degree in specialized trade or equivalent combination of education and experience. SAP experience is a big plus! Minimum of two years of related experience. Must have great collaboration and communication (verbal and writing) skills, with the ability to effectively work closely with cross-functional teams.

Candidate should possess intermediate mechanical, electrical, and automation aptitude.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $99,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.

Compensation

is determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. Starting pay may fall anywhere within the stated range, with fully qualified candidates typically receiving offers near the middle of the range. We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, as we are committed to supporting career growth and development.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings. CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected] .