Job Description

Job Location South Holland, IL 60473 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift 1st Job Category Manufacture & Operations

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

To effectively perform all the required duties of the Maintenance Planner / Scheduler position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner outlined per the Carl Buddig and Company job description.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Must be able to perform physical requirements of job as needed (i.e. bending, squatting, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, crouching, standing, sitting, lifting to 100lbs).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be proficient in using CMMS software (previous system experience in MQ1 – AX – MVP preferred).
• Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less when needed.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined per the Carl Buddig and Company employee handbook.
• Take responsibility in your work area to produce a safe and quality food product.
• Maintain a good rapport with all Carl Buddig and Company co-workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) accuracy by establishing / maintaining all assets, preventative maintenance schedules, and work order elements.
• Update CMMS system as required to ensure adequate preventative maintenance.
• Create work plan (including work orders) for each member of the maintenance staff.
• Present plan to maintenance, production, and scheduling team for review and feedback.
• Create and provide KPI reports to maintenance manager.
• Estimate materials and man hour requirements for all planned work.
• Validate all materials are available and/or work with purchasing to acquire the required materials.
• Develop a preliminary workforce weekend schedule by crew ensuring all skills required and resources are met.
• Dialog with Safety, Production, Scheduling, and Maintenance departments on specific concerns.
• Follow up with maintenance supervisors and mechanics regarding completion of all planned work. Ensure all documentation has been completed accurately including a list of all parts used.
• Accurately track metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions. Provide reports to maintenance manager.
• Issue scheduled work orders with job plan to maintenance staff.
• Finalize the maintenance resource schedule based on agreed plan with scheduling and production.
• Update CMMS system with failure information on equipment in order to build a history database for future failure reference.
• Review stock levels of maintenance items and communicate changes to MPS Coordinator.
• Take responsibility in your work area to produce a safe and quality food product.
• Report all food safety related problems to your supervisor, manager, or to the quality assurance department in order to initiate immediate action.
• Assist the MPS Coordinator maintenance related inventory to ensure accuracy.
• Other duties may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less when needed.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Knowledge of maintenance process and effective use of work order system.
• Technical associate degree is preferred or prior CMMS administration experience.
• Minimum 5 + years maintenance experience or 2 + years of experience in a maintenance planner/scheduler position.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Pay range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.