Maintenance Planner

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Keep our feed mill running safely, reliably, and in compliance. As a Maintenance Planner-Reliability and Compliance at our Livermore Feed Mill, you will plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance that keeps equipment performing and production on track. You will partner closely with maintenance, operations, production, procurement, and safety teams to align maintenance work with production priorities, reduce unplanned downtime, and strengthen asset reliability. Using Maximo and data-driven insights, you will help drive continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and long-term equipment performance. This role is ideal for an organized, collaborative problem-solver who brings strong mechanical knowledge, clear communication, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance requests within best practice guidelines.

• Plan and anticipate business needs, including increases or decreases in output, preventive maintenance, facility operating schedules, and leadership feedback.

• Ensure equipment functionality and cost management.

• Estimate man-hour requirements so assigned crews know the expectations of the job.

• Understand and report on OEE, throughput, and efficiency metrics to measure the effectiveness of equipment in these departments.

• Order necessary parts and materials and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Obtain management approval for capital improvements.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Perdue Maintenance A Mechanic technical and competency knowledge.

• Demonstrated leadership and influential behaviors.

• Proven oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Further technical education beyond high school or vocational training.

• Thorough working knowledge of maintenance software systems.

• Microsoft products, specifically spreadsheet savvy.

• Working knowledge of purchasing system and protocol.

• Maximo experience.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Work environment includes, but is not limited to, a normal office environment and construction site as well as climate extremes found in a poultry processing operation and a wastewater treatment facility.

• This position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.

• This position requires an associate to be able to be exposed to all chemicals found in a poultry processing operation and a wastewater treatment facility.

• This associate must wear and/or use protective safety equipment required for the job and for various locations.

• Indoor and outdoor temperatures and conditions.

• Frequent exposure to large commercial vehicles, including tractors and trailers.

• This associate must be able to travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.