Maintenance Planner

Position Summary

The position of Maintenance Planner is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the facility and plant equipment; help with development of maintenance staff, and use of the CMMS. This role requires both technical skills of a maintenance technician and the organizational and leadership skills.

• Must have analytical skills: the ability to make judgments based on analyzing data.
• Must have written and verbal skills; the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization, and to use judgment on the use of confidential/sensitive information.
• Ability to work well with others in coordination of multiple job tasks involving several process steps and several work shifts.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to train and mentor maintenance staff.
• Lead by example.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule to include after hours/weekend availability for training, emergency downtime support and planned projects.
• Basic knowledge of ISO systems.

• Assist scheduling and supervising all activities to ensure safety, quality, and 5S in maintenance operations.
• Maintain a long-term outlook for maintenance activities regarding personnel, equipment, and spare parts in accordance with company policy.
• Assist in planning and promoting preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
• Initiate and drive improvement projects to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Plan and conduct any necessary training for self and maintenance associates.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement activity plans for equipment running efficiency and technical skills.
• Assist with lineside maintenance & projects.
• In general, maintain a 1+ year outlook on maintenance activities related to personnel, equipment and spare parts.
• Keep records of all maintenance activities and communicate to management.
• Verify that the work performed by the contractor has been completed as contracted.
• Support improvement projects with other departments.
• Maintain spare parts inventory accuracy.
• Purchase needed parts, equipment, etc. via Parker Trutec's purchasing procedure.
• Recommend, plan, and assist Maint. Manager with outside vendors as well as Parker Trutec management on projects in need of completion.
• Ability to use computer applications as needed. Ex. Microsoft applications and software, Epicor, CMMS.
• Participate, be an active member and/or lead meetings as required.
• Work with all departments to reduce outsource cost by doing projects inhouse.