Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Dover Chemical Corp•Dover, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler plans and schedules all maintenance work including day-to-day activities, one-day outages, and major shutdowns. In addition, the incumbent provides leadership and coaching to the maintenance team in driving them to achieve work objectives and performance standards. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler assists the plant in providing the necessary maintenance resources and record keeping that is required to increase plant productivity, assist in maintenance work preparations to improve work efficiencies and increase plant performance. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will provide lead technical, business support and analysis for and within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) inclusive of support of asset management, work planning and spare parts inventory within the software. Coordinates the interface of the CMMS system, procedures and data transfer to various departments and databases. Ensures all CMMS procedures are developed and followed throughout the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two to five (2-5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or other related industry experience.
One to three (1-3) years’ maintenance and supervisory experience.
Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ maintenance planner / scheduler experience.
Working knowledge of chemical plant equipment (pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, instrumentation, etc.).
Background in maintenance and repair of equipment to effectively plan daily maintenance department activities.
Experience working and managing on a PSM site.
Strong working knowledge of chemical manufacturing systems and processes.
Strong and experienced project management skills.
One to three (1-3) years’ MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operating materials) Inventory Management Experience.
Strong “troubleshooting / diagnostic” skills.
Experience working in both batch and continuous operations.
Knowledge of Federal / State EPA and OSHA compliance standards.
Must have experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Must have prior experience in stores MRO management, Inventory Control.
Must be able to identify and prioritize multiple projects and perform work with a constant awareness of improving processes.
Demonstrated capability to analyze and troubleshoot operational and equipment problems and provide reasonable and accurate recommendations and solutions.
Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to individuals; ability to present complex situations in a concise manner.
Must interact effectively with technical and professional contacts, as well as hourly workforce.
Must have excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal relationship skills.
Must have strong project management skills.
Computer skills are a must with knowledge of CMMS, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to build partnerships across and between functional groups and lead a project.
Proven experience and effectiveness successfully managing a union hourly workforce is required.
Proven experience utilizing work management process to plan and schedule maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree/certification(s) in technical and/or maintenance related discipline preferred.
Experience working in a union environment a plus.
PHA and MOC experience are strongly preferred.
Six Sigma knowledge and training a plus.
Experience using ERP preferred.
Proficient with ERP systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules all maintenance work including day-to-day activities, one-day outages, and major shutdowns.
Provides leadership and coaching to the maintenance team.
Assists the plant in providing necessary maintenance resources and record keeping.
Provides lead technical, business support and analysis for and within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Supports asset management, work planning, and spare parts inventory within the CMMS.
Coordinates the interface of the CMMS system, procedures, and data transfer to various departments and databases.
Ensures all CMMS procedures are developed and followed throughout the organization.