Automation Planner Coordinator

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Cool, kind, and capable employees are core to Dr. Bronner’s company culture! Our people are our greatest strength—strong and healthy relationships drive our success. Our workforce is impassioned, collaborative, engaged, and shares a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Respect for differences in perspective and experience enriches our community with a sense of belonging. We seek to model a better, more just and caring world in how we show up for work, and how we show up for each other!

As All-One, our employees are family. We support our employees to live their best life and to be happy and prosperous, with these benefits*:

• Full company-paid medical (PPO), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 13 paid holidays
• Profit-sharing plan for retirement
• Childcare assistance program
• Access to certain health services that may be limited in your state
• Education Investment Initiative
• Bring Your Dog to Work program
• Free daily vegan lunches
• Green Team and Toastmasters
• Vanpool Program
• Employee Giving Program

* Please note that benefits are offered to eligible employees and are subject to specific terms and conditions.

$33.63/hour

On-site position in Vista, CA.

5:00 AM to 1:40 PM Monday through Friday

• Create, organize, and maintain PM job plans, frequencies, and asset hierarchies in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure all automation assets—process and packaging—are accurately registered in the CMMS with complete maintenance histories.
• Coordinate PM activities with Production Scheduling to minimize downtime and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Work with the Parts Shop Administrator to verify required spare parts, tools, and consumables are available before each scheduled PM.
• Maintain an updated PM calendar (weekly, monthly, annual) and communicate planned maintenance activities to the Automation and Production teams.
• Ensure that Automation Technicians follow PM instructions as written and document results clearly and accurately.
• Review PM reports for completeness, proper sign-offs, and follow-up actions.
• Train and mentor Automation Technicians on proper PM documentation practices, including accurate CMMS data entry and GMP-compliant recordkeeping.
• Ensure that completed PM records are properly stored, traceable, and ready for internal or external audits.
• Analyze PM data and maintenance trends to identify recurring issues, recommend equipment improvements, and optimize PM frequencies.
• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

• Associate degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation maintenance, maintenance planning, or technical writing within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with process and packaging equipment such as fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, PLC‑controlled systems, and automated batching systems.
• Intermediate proficiency level knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.) and basic data analysis.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms (e.g., Fiix)
• Understanding of GMP, 5S, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining PM procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, sensors, VFDs, and industrial automation control systems.
• Intermediate proficiency level knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.) and basic data analysis.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every qualification and encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Any combination of education and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration for this position.

Dr. Bronner’s is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, breastfeeding, or related conditions), veteran status, or other basis protected by law.