Maintenance Planner Jobs in the United States

Job Title: Maintenance Planner and Parts Room Specialist

Department: Maintenance / Technical Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

As a Maintenance Planner/ Parts Room Specialist, you will perform all maintenance planning/scheduling functions and support the Management of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). As well as provide leadership and guidance to the stockroom, and maintenance team, to perform duties to procure, account, receive, and supply parts to the site. This includes the planning & scheduling activities of the Plant Equipment, Facilities, Utilities, and all associated Equipment that supports the business. To assist in assigned projects, and cover supervisor absences as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Willingness and ability to adhere to and promote plant values.
• Manage Work Orders, work request and preventative maintenance module and update when required
• Work with Maintenance Team to schedule and assign planned work orders
• Weekly report of all work performed and downloading into MP2 (CMMS)
• Ensure all received documents of completed work orders filed in proper and required manner.
• Schedule planned contractor work related to the facility and Plant equipment
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory to Purchase and Parts Department to ensure necessary rebuild items available for preventive actions.
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, mechanical/electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform, plan, and schedule required services.
• Create and generate preventive maintenance actions in alignment with the department Managers and Supervisors.
• Maintain and update MP2 program, including entering new equipment and locations
• Maintain and update MP2 program, including creation of new accounts and facility members
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Prepare RFP’s for spare parts, replenishment orders and supplies
• Develops supplier scoring and bid list to obtain competitive pricing/quotes
• Thorough understanding of ERP systems and ability to use these functions for effective procurement, and inventory control.
• Understand operational urgency, supports production needs, and can be available off hours for assistance in emergencies that require rush orders.
• Communicates with Maintenance Leadership any condition that prevents the manufacturing of products to establish standards.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree with at least 3 to 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing and purchasing preferred
• 5+ years’ experience with MRP procurement, inventory control, and vendor selection criteria
• Experience working with outside vendors, and contractors, to direct their focus and attention to purchasing needs.
• Experience working as a maintenance planner-scheduler.

Skills and Competencies:

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization & strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills demonstrating proficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CMMS program
• Willingness to learn and use CMMS system for work order tracking, time management software for manpower hour tracking, CI methodology, and tools such as one OPL’s SOP’s and 5S methods
• Advance computer sills with MS suite, AB suite, and networking capabilities
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate preventive action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
• Must be able to work in an environment with moderate to high noise volume.
• Must be willing to work flexible shift, daylight and off-shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
• Able work in a team environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The position will be directly support for preventive actions and the related documentation of a 24/7 Plant operation.
• Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday OR Sunday -Thursday OR Monday- Friday