Job Opening: Maintenance Planner

Job Purpose

Manage maintenance purchasing, inventory control, and planning/scheduling proactive maintenance work. Minimize total maintenance cost by optimizing inventory control and purchasing, and maximize productivity by planning and scheduling work orders, preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM). Support kitting function of Maintenance department for optimal completion of work plans.

Essential Functions

• Schedule and manage PM, PdM, and work orders including ensuring parts are available when assigning the work via staging the parts with the work order

• Source and coordinate vendor/contractor activities for planned work execution

• Review, process, and prioritize purchase/material inventory requests and purchase orders; examine and determine best approach for inventory control/management including establishing stock/non-stock, min/max, critical spares, and inventory controls

• Purchase and stock all parts required for the repair and maintenance of production equipment and buildings/facilities

• Ensure parts are in the correct quantities and kept on hand to support both planned and reactive maintenance activities

• Fully document and leverage Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); maintain all aspects of the CMMS inventory, work order, and planning modules; accurately track all inventory in the CMMS database

• Ensure receipt of items in CMMS and obtain pack slips for processing with AP for SOX compliance

• Coordinate and execute periodic stores audits for valuation and accuracy

• Conduct data gathering activities and create report formats; determine reporting and analysis needs, and set up and prepare special and periodic reports

• Develop necessary workflows and supporting documentation; train personnel to utilize

• Provide strong leadership in LEAN manufacturing principles; play an active role in the company’s Lean initiatives and implementation

• Support internal/external audits and regulatory compliance

• Participate in safety-related meetings and training

• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 2+ years of purchasing and inventory management experience

• CMMS experience • Experience in TPM and/or WCM principles

• 3+ years of maintenance planning experience preferred

• Understanding of PM, PdM, and work order management; experience using, developing, and scheduling PM, PdM, and follow-up work preferred

• Experience with vendor management preferred

• Maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Ability to control budget spending to business expectations

• Ability to use a computer to enter, manipulate, analyze, and extract data; design and prepare reports; and make mathematic calculations related to work

• Self-starter with performance driven mindset

• Demonstrated strong two-way verbal and written communication skills including the ability to listen, explain, and facilitate; ability to ask for input, accept suggestions, and work with others to solve problems

• Ability to maintain attention to detail, demonstrate flexibility, create structure, and provide follow-through amid interruptions and changing priorities

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources

• Willing to assist with cultural change to ensure a stable maintenance environment