Job Description

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Maintenance Planner

On-Site Position -- Aurora, CO

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Schedule: Monday -Friday 12:00 PM- 8:30 PM (Mid-shift)

About Dessert Holdings

Ready to take your career to the next level? With Dessert Holdings you will help create the desserts people love and celebrate with...

Be a part of something sweet!

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work with purpose -- you help deliver the desserts people celebrate with. Supportive team environment where your contributions matter. Growth opportunities across multiple departments. Training provided -- including certifications! Whether you're building your career or looking for a fresh start, we'll help you grow.
Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

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Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to grow your career in manufacturing operations while helping create the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with North America's most iconic restaurant and retail brands, bringing people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments.


We are seeking a

Maintenance Planner

to join our high-growth team at our manufacturing facility in

Aurora, Colorado

. This role owns the

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (MP&S) system

, including planning, scheduling, and leading standard maintenance work practices across the plant.


As part of the

operations leadership team

, you will support and implement

change management initiatives and productivity improvements

. You will play a key role in driving

equipment reliability, maintainability, and availability

, with a strong focus on reducing deterioration and overall plant losses while supporting the company's compelling business needs.


This position also includes responsibility for maintaining and ensuring

food safety and quality standards

for Dessert Holdings.

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Key Responsibilities

Own and lead

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (MP&S) competency

, ensuring alignment with

Dessert Holdings standards

Ensure proper use of the

CMMS system

, including

master data standardization and accuracy

Review all approved incoming work orders to confirm

Safety, Materials, People, Tools, When, Where, Information (SIMPTWWI)

are included in job plans Maintain assets in the CMMS from

cradle to grave

, including:

+ Bills of Materials (BOMs)
+ Preventative Maintenance schedules (PMs)
+ Critical spare parts and safety stock levels
Ensure new equipment follows existing

master data and CMMS maintenance standards

Drive improvements by supporting plant reliability goals and participating in

Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings

, focusing on top loss areas Partner with the

Maintenance Manager

to establish

30/90-day action plans

, ensuring key metrics meet company standards Publish the

weekly plant maintenance work plan

, including scheduled plant stops Lead and support

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes

Support the

Preventative Maintenance (PM) program

, working to reduce unscheduled downtime Document all maintenance activity in the

CMMS system

Understand and support

Quality Systems

, including:

+ SQF
+ HACCP
+ GMP practices
+ Food safety requirements
Maintain proper spare parts strategies aligned with maintenance and reliability goals Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor and reporting structure
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Qualifications

Required Experience & Knowledge

Experience with

Master Data and CMMS systems

Mechanical and electrical knowledge and understanding Experience leading and owning

RCA processes

Ability to identify

component failure modes

and develop preventative countermeasures Understanding of

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

with the ability to coach teams on maintenance standard improvements Proficiency in

MS Office and basic PC skills

Flexible schedule and willingness to work

overtime and weekends when necessary

FEMA/RCM development and implementation

Working knowledge of

ovens, bakery, and packaging equipment

Preferred

3+ years of industrial mechanical experience

or

a 2-year technical degree Ability to read, write, and speak

English and Spanish

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Certifications & Training Requirements

Must successfully complete

HACCP Certification

Forklift license required

or

must complete certification within

90 days of hire

Ability to read, write, and speak English Must complete

HACCP Certification

Forklift license required or completed within 90 days of hire
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About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, delivering chef-inspired, real-ingredient desserts through a flexible, low-cost supply chain and best-in-class service.


Our family of brands includes:

Steven Charles

The Original Cakerie

Lawler's Desserts

Atlanta Cheesecake Company

Dianne's Fine Desserts

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.