Creativity, innovative thinking and the manufacturing of top-quality products have put Lyons Magnus, LLC in the forefront of the food industry. Lyons is involved in each phase of the food manufacturing process from the growing of the raw materials to the marketing of the finished products – and everything in between. Lyons produces more than 2,000 different items for the industrial ingredient and foodservice segments, designing products for some of the top restaurant chains in the country, as well as international accounts.

This huge undertaking could not be done without a diverse and talented staff. At Lyons, our people are the heart of our organization. Lyons is proud to cultivate a thriving work environment with employees who are not just satisfied and productive but engaged in creating the future – the company’s and their own.

Lyons Magnus, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Planner for its Kentucky Facility.

This Position reports to the Maintenance Manager

Key Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for initial screening of incoming work orders, identification of scope, and analysis of required level of planning
• Conduct field walk downs to identify and analyze corrective and preventative maintenance, modifications, inspections and to provide input for refining and improving work package quality
• Identifies specific safety hazards that will be encountered in the performance of the proposed work
• Make safety procedures, including lock out tag out procedures available to employees. Ensure that all aspects of the existing company safety policies are incorporated into the job plan
• Estimates and require hours on work order tasks and total work order duration
• Plans jobs with appropriate level of detail for the given workforce
• Determines and includes QA/QC requirements on jobs
• Process equipment and specializes tool and equipment lists for performing work
• Determines necessary skill level of craftsmen to complete the job
• Writes clear and concise work procedures
• Determines and arranges for parts needed
• Plans and kits parts for all projects to increase “wrench time” and maximum efficiency
• Compiles information into a job pack to clearly communicate critical steps in the process
• Upon completion of a job, recalibrates ideas and procedures that would make future jobs more efficient
• Coordinates priority setting with the management team by placing specific emphasis on obtaining the input of operations personnel in the setting of priorities
• Keeps bills of materials current
• Helps operations and maintenance prioritize backlogged work
• Able to accurately measure the maintenance backlog in its various forms and continually maintain no less than two weeks work of ready backlog at all times
• Responsible for equipment and repair parts data entry and management
• Participates in the scheduling process, attends scheduled meetings in order to communicate backlog and priorities
• Compiles the information into the weekly skilled trades work schedule
• Oversees the scheduling of proactive work to include predictive and preventative work. Notifies management team of the shortcomings in the execution of these tasks
• Measures and reports the PDM and PM completion percentages on a regular schedule
• Maintains equipment information and repair files
• Ensures all work orders and maintenance log items are closed when work is finished
• Participates in outage planning activities such as scope identification and control, scheduling, coordination, risk assessment, execution, and continuous improvement
• Communicates with contractor resources directly on specific work orders assigned to the contractors and the performance expectations of the work order - - does not manage contractors, but ensures that all of the details of the work order are clearly communicated and understood
• Participates with reliability personnel and improvement teams in improvement projects, particularly when they are related to improvement to the proactive maintenance plan (PDM/PM)
• Advance in lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to eliminate waste, inefficiency, defects, and variation

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of working experience in a maintenance department or other technical related training as a supervisor.
• Ability to follow directions
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to give technical guidance to other team members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• A team player with obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• Self-starter dedicated to continuous quality improvement
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work other shifts as needed and to work overtime and weekends.
• General Housekeeping to maintain audit ready area of responsibility
• Assist in development of Plant SOP’s as it relates to areas of responsibility

Additional Information

Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.

To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com. or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

Lyons Magnus, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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