Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Ditsch•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both foodservice and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean label products. The quality of our irresistib le products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING! We are looking for those that want to learn and grow within our organization. Ditsch USA offers development options to add to your skillset and open new opportunities for you within our organization. At Ditsch USA you will find a welcoming, safe and team-orientated environment. Job Summary: The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is responsible for the technical planning, preparation, and scheduling of all maintenance work to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of maintenance activities. The role supports asset reliability by developing fully prepared work packages, coordinating maintenance schedules, and enabling the efficient use of maintenance labor and resources. This position is a critical component of the Reliability Excellence Model, ensuring maintenance work is executed using precision maintenance standards, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles, and SMRP best practices. The Planner / Scheduler ensures that maintenance work is planned before it is scheduled, scheduled before it is executed, and executed according to defined technical standards.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or process industries.
Background must include experience as one of the following:
Industrial electrician
Instrumentation technician
Mechanical technician
Reliability technician
Hands-on field experience is required.
Strong understanding of:
Industrial mechanical and electrical systems
Preventive and predictive maintenance methods
Reliability engineering fundamentals
Precision maintenance practices
Equipment troubleshooting and failure modes
Ability to read and interpret:
Mechanical drawings
Electrical schematics
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Equipment manuals and technical documentation
Proficiency with:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Maintenance reporting and data analysis tools
Advanced planning and organizational skills
Strong technical communication abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong collaboration with operations, engineering, and procurement
Data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

Maintenance work is planned with complete technical detail prior to scheduling
Work execution follows precision maintenance procedures and technical standards
Maintenance resources are utilized efficiently with minimal waste and delays
Participates equipment failures and address through defect elimination and root cause analysis
Maintenance work supports asset lifecycle management and reliability improvement
Develop technically complete work plans for all maintenance activities including:
Preventive maintenance (PM)
Predictive maintenance (PdM)
Proactive maintenance
Corrective maintenance
Reliability improvement work
Reviewing approved work orders and determining technical scope of work
Identifying required craft labor hours and skill requirements
Determining required tools, materials, and specialized equipment
Work closely with reliability engineers and maintenance leadership to ensure maintenance activities align with asset reliability strategies.
Ensure all planned maintenance work supports precision maintenance standards, including:
Precision shaft alignment
Proper fastener torque specifications
Lubrication best practices
Contamination control standards
Equipment installation and commissioning procedures
Ensure work instructions reinforce best practices that extend equipment life and prevent repeat failures.
Serve as the primary interface between operations and maintenance regarding planned work execution.
Participating in daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings
Coordinating equipment availability with production scheduling
Minimizing production disruption while ensuring necessary maintenance is performed
Promote a collaborative environment between operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Coordinate with procurement and storeroom personnel to ensure maintenance readiness.
Identifying required spare parts during work planning
Ensuring materials are available before work is scheduled
Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support maintenance operations.
Planning and managing work orders
Maintaining accurate asset history records
Managing maintenance backlog and schedule compliance
Generating maintenance performance reports
Ensure data accuracy to support reliability analysis and continuous improvement.
Support maintenance excellence by analyzing performance data and identifying improvement opportunities.
Monitor and support improvement of key reliability metrics such as:
Schedule Compliance
PM Completion Rate
Maintenance Backlog Health
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
Participate in root cause analysis investigations and support defect elimination initiatives.
Coordinate contractor and vendor maintenance activities supporting plant operations.
Developing work breakdown structures (WBS) for contractor work scopes
Supporting maintenance-related capital projects
Coordinating service providers and specialized maintenance vendors
Ensure contractors follow plant safety and technical standards.
Perform vendor scorecard management