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Recruitment Consultant - Technical Operations at DSJ Global

Step into a pivotal role where strategic planning meets hands-on impact. Our client, a respected leader in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join their team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a unique opportunity to own the maintenance planning process in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment, driving equipment reliability, preventive maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement across the facility.

With a strong culture rooted in safety, collaboration, and operational excellence, this organization empowers its team to innovate, solve problems, and shape the future of its infrastructure. If you're passionate about technical planning, cross-functional coordination, and making a measurable impact, this role offers the platform to thrive and grow in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic maintenance planning for a team of multi-skilled technicians across three shifts, ensuring optimal resource allocation and uptime.
• Prioritize and execute work orders by defining required materials, coordinating internal skilled trades, and managing external vendor partnerships.
• Lead and evolve the preventive maintenance program, collaborating with OEMs and equipment vendors to align on rebuild schedules and lifecycle management.
• Streamline repair and overhaul processes by assembling comprehensive parts kits, managing maintenance backlog, and orchestrating planned shutdowns with precision.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) while ensuring meticulous documentation and data integrity within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Champion CMMS adoption and training, empowering cross-functional teams and supporting continuous improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, maintaining accurate calibration records and documentation aligned with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Provide hands-on field support, including work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and variable temperature environments, demonstrating a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, or asset management within a high-compliance manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams, driving alignment and execution.
• Industry experience in food, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of EHSS (Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability) standards and experience in unionized settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint), and data-driven decision-making.
• Comfortable working in challenging field conditions, including heights, confined spaces, and temperature extremes.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a world-class manufacturing organization known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Be part of a high-impact team that values continuous improvement, safety leadership, and technical mastery.
• Contribute to a facility that is investing in growth, reliability, and modernization, offering long-term career development.

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