Engineering Planner in Seattle, Washington at Franz Family Bakery

United States Bakery

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Engineering Planner
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: ENGIN002769
Posted: May 19, 2026
Full-Time
2006 S Weller Street Seattle, WA 98144, USA
Job Details

Description
We don't just bake, we rise.® Celebrating 120 years of baking and growing careers.

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Why work at Franz:

• Competitive Wages
  • $81,000 - $85,000 annually
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• 401K and Profit-Sharing Plans
• Discount Franz Products

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
• Create detailed job plans including work instructions, safety requirements, labor estimates, and parts lists
• Coordinate maintenance activities across teams to minimize production interruptions
• Prepare and release work orders, ensuring all materials, tools, and resources are ready
• Build and maintain daily and weekly maintenance schedules aligned with production priorities
• Track and update maintenance activities within the CMMS system
• Analyze equipment performance and maintenance data to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Partner with maintenance teams to prioritize work based on safety and operational needs
• Support budgeting, labor forecasting, and spare parts inventory management
• Monitor KPIs such as PM compliance, backlog hours, and schedule attainment
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2–5+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, or industrial environments

Preferred:

• Experience as a maintenance technician or skilled tradesperson
• Certification such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, production equipment)
• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance data analysis tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with ability to improve maintenance strategies and reduce downtime
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment