Job Opening: Planner / Scheduler

Why join us? Applied is listed as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor. Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service! In addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, company vehicle, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy: A LASTING CAREER- Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country Professional development and training Team oriented company culture where it's called work for a reason but have fun in the process Join a local team with company backing The Planner reports directly to the Team Leader, Team Manager or Director. This position is nonexempt. Site Specific to Pixelle, Chillicothe. Expectations: The role of the Planner is plan/ schedule calibration and maintenance technical service activities while striving to minimize downtime of production at customer site. Assures technical specifications, standards, safety, and change control requirements are approved prior to scheduling. Responsibilities / Assignments: The Planner will support the onsite service delivery teams to ensure supplies are available when needed. In addition, the Planner will: Coordinating and plan required technical aptitude for the client/project/job. Evaluate and plan time factors respective to the calibration or maintenance event at hand. Provide evaluation and research on requirements to plan work orders and job tasks. Communicate with customer contacts and technical personnel. Provide ongoing suggestion for improvement. Assist with updates to production plan and schedule for assigned range of products. Skills Required: Understanding of the technical requirements of calibration and maintenance principals with an ability to deal with complex processes and procedures. Ability to perform calibrations when needed. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience is required. Ability to think systematically, strong problem solving and system knowledge. Effective interpersonal skills required to successfully interact with cross functional teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are relied upon in all areas of responsibility. Experience & Education Required for Planner: Extensive previous Experience in required position; or A two-year degree in technical, Engineering, or Business Administration, other related field, or equivalent military training and two years of applicable technical calibration and maintenance execution experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.. Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also offers storeroom services and inventory management solutions that provide added value to our customers. Required. FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, isa leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets. Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choi