Maintenance Planner_RP

Position Responsibilities:

Develop, update, and manage PM and PdM schedules aligned with asset criticality and failure history.

Serve as the communication hub between Maintenance, Production, and Stores to ensure transparent, well-coordinated maintenance planning.

Use eMaint CMMS to issue, track, update, and close Work Orders.

Generate and distribute maintenance KPIs (e.g., Schedule Compliance, MTBF, Wrench Time).

Maintain accurate asset hierarchies, BOMs, and PM documentation within the CMMS.

Collaborate with technicians to optimize PM content and frequencies using real-time failure data and technician feedback.

Partner with the MRO/Parts Specialist to ensure job kits are prepared in advance of scheduled work.

Champion 6S, standard work, and maintenance best practices.

Identify and implement process improvements across planning, scheduling, and execution workflows.

Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and failure reporting activities as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Facilities leadership.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of maintenance planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Technical

Skills:

Solid understanding of mechanical systems and basic troubleshooting workflows.

CMMS experience required (eMaint

X4 preferred; Maximo, Fiix, MP2 acceptable). Ability to build reports, asset trees, and PM templates.

Knowledge of planning tools including Gantt charts, job plans, parts kitting, and labor estimating.

Advanced Excel and strong proficiency in MS Office.

Experience working within ERP systems (SAP/JDE) is a plus.

Competencies:

Maintenance Mindset:
Prioritizes equipment reliability and uptime.

Goal Oriented:
Able to stay focused and achieve defined results.

Self‑Motivated:
Works effectively with minimal direction.

Attention to Detail:
Thorough, accurate, and quality‑focused.

Dependability & Integrity:
Reliable and transparent in communication and execution.

Technical Communication:
Translates technician input into clear, actionable plans.

Assertiveness:
Confidently advocates for required resources and priorities.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Works effectively with diverse personalities and teams.

Teamwork:
Collaborates well to support production needs.

Organized:
Follows systematic methods to manage tasks and schedules.

Proactive Execution:
Anticipates challenges and mitigates delays.

Systematic Thinking:
Structures work logically to ensure consistency and repeatability.

This position is a non‑wrenching role but requires strong daily collaboration with Maintenance Technicians, MRO/Parts, and Operations. Success is measured by reduced downtime, improved schedule compliance, and the effectiveness of the PM program.

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