Maintenance Planner in Memphis, Tennessee at Riviana Foods

About the Role

The Maintenance Planner plans and coordinates plant maintenance activities, including scheduling, parts procurement, and staffing, to support safety, reliability, productivity, and cost control. This role also maintains work orders, maintenance costs, and preventive maintenance records while providing reports and data to support plant operations.

What You’ll Do:

You’d Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have knowledge of SAP systems and how they support business operations.
• Have an understanding of manufacturing operations, processes, and customer needs.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate effectively across teams and all levels of the organization, including leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Have the ability to lead, guide, and support teams in a fast-paced work environment.
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions during stressful situations, emergencies, and unexpected challenges.
• Have strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Can set priorities and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Use creative and practical solutions to identify and resolve problems.
• Build positive working relationships and gain support from others to achieve shared goals.
• Are willing to learn and follow company standards, policies, and procedures for quality, safety, and workplace practices.
• Set clear goals, track progress, and address performance issues to achieve strong results.
• Work well with others and encourage teamwork across different groups.
• Support and implement changes that improve processes and overall performance.
• Communicate information clearly and on time while actively listening to others.
• Pay close attention to detail and ensure work is accurate, complete, and meets established standards.
• Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
• Take initiative and address tasks and challenges without always needing direction.
• Gain support for new ideas, implement solutions, and help achieve company goals.
• Use a logical and organized approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Make decisions that support the company’s long-term goals and continued success.
• Understand how daily decisions and actions affect costs, profitability, and overall business performance.

What We Offer:

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.