Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a leading manufacturer of custom food ingredients and solutions for some of North America's most trusted consumer brands. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with customers to develop innovative products that meet evolving consumer needs.

Who we need

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, we are looking for a Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities at our Indiana facility. As the primary owner of maintenance planning and scheduling, you will play a critical role in improving equipment reliability, maximizing plant uptime, and supporting safe, efficient operations. You will ensure maintenance work is prioritized, planned, and executed effectively while partnering closely with Maintenance, Operations, and external service providers. In this role, you will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities, manage work orders in D365, oversee contractor activities, and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

This existing vacancy is a full-time, on-site role working Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm at our Indy plant, with some flexibility to cover other shifts or weekends.

What's in it for you

This is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance planning and scheduling at a growing food manufacturing facility. You will work closely with leaders across Maintenance and Operations, influence equipment reliability and plant performance, and help strengthen maintenance processes and systems in a highly collaborative environment.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities. You will manage maintenance planning and scheduling in D365, prioritize work requests, build job plans, and maintain the Master Maintenance Schedule to support safe and efficient maintenance execution.
• Partner with stakeholders. You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and external service providers to align priorities, reduce downtime, and improve overall plant performance.
• Manage contractors and compliance. You will oversee contracted services and calibration programs while ensuring compliance with GMP, food safety, and health and safety requirements.
• Support reliability and continuous improvement. You will contribute to reliability initiatives, including root cause analysis and FMEA, while helping improve maintenance processes, documentation, and execution.
• Monitor performance and inventory support. You will track maintenance KPIs, support CMMS data integrity, and provide backup support for maintenance parts coordination as required.

What you bring to the role

• The experience. You have experience as a Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Scheduler, or Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing environment. Experience in food manufacturing or other regulated environments is an asset.
• The technical skills. You have experience with CMMS platforms, ideally D365, and understand preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• The mindset. You are organized, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• The interpersonal skills. You communicate effectively, build strong working relationships, and collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term insurance
• 401(k) and HSA employer matching
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What you can expect from our interview process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your experience and interest in the role.
• A virtual interview with the Maintenance Manager to review your maintenance planning and scheduling experience.
• An on-site interview and plant tour with the Plant Manager.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or on the basis of any other federal, state, or local protected class.