Maintenance Planner / Admin Assist

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.

We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action, and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes, and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

What you'll do in this role:

As a Maintenance Engineering Coordinator, you will ensure all maintenance work is coordinated on a weekly basis across all shifts in maintenance. This will be done through SAP, and it is your responsibility to work closely with the Maintenance Engineering Sr Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, to schedule the assigned work to the mechanics.

Creating maintenance schedules (via Microsoft Excel/Teams) and generating work orders (SAP) Planning and scheduling corrective and preventative maintenance activities by task and priority level.

Maintaining parts inventory: Managing spare parts (accurate inventory) and ensuring alignment between the maintenance department and stock room to have the necessary resources available for maintenance tasks; conducting monthly and quarterly cycle counts ensuring all parts are input into SAP.

Creating processes/standard operating manuals: Developing SOPs and OPLs (one-point-lessons) that explain how to perform specific maintenance tasks, aiding in standardizing procedures and ensuring consistency in maintenance practices across the department.

Estimating costs: Estimating the cost of labor and parts required for industrial equipment, helping in budgeting and resource allocation. This position must be able to manage a budget for a department if necessary.

Adjusting schedules: adapting daily work schedules to accommodate emergency work or changes in priorities (nights/off shift work), ensuring flexibility in the maintenance plan.

Supporting the Maintenance Leadership Team: Assisting the maintenance leaders in various tasks related to planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities. May need to support the lines for production needs as a mechanic or operator (running machine centers).

Serving as liaison: Acting as a bridge between the maintenance department and operations, facilitating functions within the organization.

Maintenance records: Keeping accurate records and files essential for effective maintenance management, including work orders, documentation, and asset information.

Coordinating with contractors/OEMs/outside vendors: Collaborating with maintenance staff, contractors, and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of maintenance tasks and procurement of necessary resources.

Preparing preventative maintenance plans (PMs): Developing preventative maintenance plans aligned with the organization's goals to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.

In effect, a maintenance planner plays a critical role in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient utilization of resources, minimizing downtime, and extending the life cycle of assets through effective planning, coordination, and communication within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of mechanic's kronos vs SAP labor utilization

• Scheduling down day work for mechanics; via excel and gantt chart

• Scheduling weekly PM's (Preventative maintenance tasks) and work orders to mechanics and tracking completion rates

• Reporting on part utilization weekly

• Reporting weekly completion rate of pm's for all mechanics and tracking via excel/SAP

• Working closely with parts coordinator on kitting and assigning work

• Floor support when needed; acting as mechanic or operator on floor all day

• Sending out end-of-shift reports via Microsoft outlook on day-to-day basis;

• This role is on-site

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $33,300 - $52,000 based on a full-time schedule.

• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required (college degree preferred)

• SAP knowledge for scheduling

• Ability to work rotating schedule; potentially night shift

• Ability to detail plan and schedule internal resources and contractors necessary to complete the required work

• Able to define and articulate plans and scope; schedule, set goals, determine priorities, and meet target dates

• Ability to get along with all groups of people to drive results

• Microsoft Suite including Excel comprehension needed

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others, effective coaching, leading a team-based approach to decision-making

• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Safe driving record strongly preferred

• Willingness to drive a forklift or work around heavy machinery

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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