Maintenance Planner

1st Shift; 7AM-4PM

The Spartanburg operation is a state-of-the-art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center.  Spartanburg is the largest KDRP manufacturing and distribution location.  The site will operate on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); leverage the principles of Lean manufacturing and harness the power of High Performance Teams.  All associates at the Spartanburg site will have accountability to both a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation.  The site will run on first-in-class enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement equipment.

SUMMARY:

As a Maintenance Planner, you are responsible for independently prioritizing and planning maintenance work which optimizes technician effectiveness. You will lead analysis of maintenance history (including root cause analysis) and utilizes multiple technical data sources to improve maintenance processes and minimize total cost of ownership. You are also responsible for planning pro-active maintenance for technicians through the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and working with maintenance leaders to develop and oversee processes to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance. You will play a key role in championing plant maintenance initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes, plans, and supports maintenance work in collaboration with affected departments; Identify job resources (staff, tools, parts, references, etc.), assemble job plans (instructions, schematics, parts lists, manuals, etc.), coordinate with stakeholders (Production Planning, vendors, maintenance team, etc.), and support execution.
• Leads analysis of maintenance history (including root cause analysis).
• Lead/ Provide support across multiple Business Units with our TPM system.
• Facilitate all PM events for the site
• Advise on and champion continuous process improvement in maintenance operations.
• Assist with CMMS, inventory control, and purchasing needs as requested or needed.
• Participate with maintenance personnel, Vendors, production personnel, and network representatives to document and improve maintenance tasks and processes.
• Analyze and report on network and area maintenance performance; Generate maintenance KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), and track the department’s performance against them.
• Manages maintenance technical documentation for plant equipment and systems.
• Serve as a key site contact to Network Maintenance in driving technical improvements.
• Supports the daily management system.
• Responsible for developing spare parts lists, kitting, and rebuild strategies.
• Comfortably, effectively coaches and trains technically skilled professionals.
• Support engineering projects.
• Assist maintenance crew leaders and technicians in emergencies.
• Follow all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures.

• Placement compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits eligible day one!!
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Associates Degree in relevant field is preferred.
• 2 years maintenance planning experience required.
• previous maintenance technicain experience preferred.
• SAP Experience is preferred.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of computers, including, Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to communicate technical information accurately and clearly.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds occasionally with the ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
• Ability to push/pull up to 1,500 pounds using supplied equipment.
• Ability to work in a sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (50% - 75% of the workday).

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.