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Job Title


Maintenance Planner


Company : CONAGRA


Location : Henning, IL


Created : 2026-01-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will plan and schedule all plant maintenance activities, including preventive, planned, and unplanned work. You will prioritize work orders, determine the best approach for completion, and analyze change parts to recommend improvements to preventive maintenance. You will ensure alignment between maintenance, accounting, and production teams, manage external vendor accountability, and initiate requisitions for maintenance and indirect purchases. Acting as a liaison between production, engineering, and maintenance, you will play a key role in driving reliability and continuous improvement.Your ImpactEnsure parts inventory supports production needs while maintaining the lowest possible levelsLead Daily Direction Setting Meetings and activitiesPrioritize and accomplish work orders accuratelyCommunicate daily with maintenance, production, accounting, and vendors to resolve issuesShare daily and weekly updates on planned and unplanned workPerform supervisor functions, including weekend rotation, absence coverage, and adherence to standard work processesCreate equipment numbers, tasks, and task numbersAdd parts to tasks in SAP and verify accurate tagging in LEDSAssist with Breakdown analysis reviews and requisition parts for work order packages and non-stocked itemsGenerate reports as needed and attend weekly departmental meetingsIdentify and develop continuous improvement projects, including reliability and cost reduction initiativesReview work order backlog and rework to determine root causes and recommend improvementsReduce inventory through standardization and develop templates for repetitive jobsCollaborate with other planners to update PMs (hour-based, functionality, recommended changes)Support other departments and project work as neededYour ExperienceHigh school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred1+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environmentSAP or CMMS experience and formal planner training or experienceFood manufacturing experience preferredBackground in Allen-Bradley PLCs and machine repairProficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and CADStrong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levelsSkilled in problem definition, data collection, fact analysis, and drawing valid conclusionsComfortable interpreting technical information and managing abstract and concrete variablesStrong interpersonal skills for working with diverse teamsCustomer-focused mindset with prioritization skillsWork independently and in a team environment with effective time management and flexibilityRelocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates. #LI-Onsite#LI-BC1#LI-AssociateCompensation: Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.Our Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur Company:At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.