Maintenance Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed preventive and corrective maintenance plans using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders, including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors and technicians to verify job scope, priority, and timing.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments to ensure planned work aligns with production schedules.
• Analyze equipment history and performance data to identify trends, forecast future maintenance needs, and improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, labor hours, parts usage, and equipment downtime.
• Monitor backlog of work orders and ensure timely completion and closure.
• Assist in developing job plans, standard work instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Support procurement of necessary parts, tools, and materials in collaboration with the purchasing team.
• Generate regular reports on maintenance performance, planning efficiency, and key reliability metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training in maintenance, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or reliability engineering.
• Proficiency in CMMS software (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2) is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and facilities maintenance processes and terminology.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating across departments.
• High attention to detail with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to create detailed reports and schedules.
• Knowledge of lean maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance principles is a plus.

Safety Activities

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program