Maintenance & Facilities Planner

About the Opportunity At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®.
When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness.
Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission.
If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.
Overview of Position This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance and facilities activities, ensuring that manufacturing equipment and facilities are well-maintained and operational to meet production needs.
Opportunity Highlights Maintenance Planning Facilities Planning Asset & Parts Management Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Compliance Cross-functional Collaboration Continuous Improvement Job Responsibilities Maintenance Planning: Coordinate with maintenance supervisors to schedule maintenance tasks to meet operational standards, cost factors, and quality specifications.
Ensure spare parts and supplies are readily available to minimize downtime; work with suppliers to order additional parts as needed.
Support the creation and development of preventative maintenance for maintenance equipment and systems.
Facilities Planning: Oversee the maintenance of the company's facilities, including buildings, utilities, and grounds.
Work with external contractors to monitor and manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems to ensure optimal operation.
Coordinate with external contractors for facility repairs, renovations, and expansions.
Support creation and development of preventative maintenance for facility equipment and systems.
Asset & Parts Management: Maintain accurate records of equipment, machinery, and facility assets.
Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan labor and materials for maintenance & facilities work orders and activities.
Oversee and manage maintenance and facilities spare part inventory levels.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Compliance: Ensure food safety, product quality, and plant safety guidelines are met as specified by federal, state, local authorities including OSHA, HAACP, GMP, plant specific and company guidelines.
Maintain records and documentation related to compliance.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance during downtime.
Partner with maintenance supervisors & facilities to plan maintenance/facilities activities.
Work with Purchasing to order new parts.
Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to source parts and services.
Backup support for training and maintenance & facilities technician responsibilities.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor expenditures and find cost-effective solutions for repairs and upgrades.
Identify opportunities for efficiency enhancements and cost savings in maintenance and facilities activities, part sourcing, and part inventory.
Trends and provides reports of labor utilization and parts usage.
Implement best practices to increase equipment reliability and facility performance.
Scope This position overseas maintenance and facilities planning.
Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities 4-7 experience in a maintenance and facilities role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in maintenance and facilities planning preferred.
Experience in a GMP environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance and facilities practices and terminology.
Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and Bill of Materials.
Basic math and measurement skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with EHS and quality regulations.
Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Customer service oriented to serve internal customers and work with external contractors.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Able to work well independently and as a team.
Able to execute administrative duties and technical documentation.
Intermediate computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Able to independently organize and prioritize workload.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position including standing on feet for long periods of time while evaluating job tasks, completing audits and teaching maintenance skills.
Valid driver's license and maintenance of minimum insurance requirements as mandated by the state is required.
At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do! We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients.
We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING.
The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity.
These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.
We Lead By… Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.
Being innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.
Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.
Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.
About Medifast®: Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the health and wellness company known for its habit-based and Coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA®, which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to help them achieve lasting optimal health and wellbeing.
OPTAVIA’s lifestyle plans deliver clinically proven health benefits as well as evidence-based tools, including scientifically developed products and a framework for habit creation reinforced by independent Coaches and Community support.
As a physician-founded company with a 40+ year history, Medifast is a leader in the U.
S.
weight management industry.
The company continues to innovate and build upon its scientific and clinical heritage to fulfill its mission of offering the world Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®.
Medifast was recognized in 2023 by Financial Times as one of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies and in 2022 as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes.
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