Maintenance Planner

About the position

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Cold Rolling Works team in Calvert, Mobile, Alabama. The primary objective of the Maintenance Planner position is to facilitate daily work assignments and projects for maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure the tasks are performed to high quality standards and in an efficient and timely manner. The ideal candidate will maintain responsibility not only for daily planning activities but also for long-term maintenance planning by taking a proactive approach and utilizing the most effective technology methods available.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule corrective and preventive maintenance activities by task and priority level
• Manage spare parts and alignment between the maintenance department and stock room
• Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders
• Create procedural manuals that explain how to do certain tasks
• Work closely with technicians, engineers, operations and managers to establish a schedule of proactive maintenance activities during appropriate downtime
• Determine work priorities and requirements through discussions / meetings with maintenance, engineering, production and contractors
• Estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment
• Adjust schedules to account for emergency work
• Assist and support maintenance manager
• Serve as a liaison between maintenance and operations
• Maintain records and files essential to maintenance management
• Coordinate with maintenance staff, contractors, and external vendors
• Prepare preventive maintenance plans that are aligned with the organization’s maintenance goals

Requirements

• B.S. or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology
• 2 plus years of hands-on experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or equivalent environment focused on Maintenance Planning and Preventative Maintenance
• Experience with working in a Team atmosphere and coordinating maintenance work activities (Preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Ability/Experience in using Excel, Word, SAP, Minitab, and Prometheus Planning/Scheduling software

Nice-to-haves

• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to drive cross-functional change
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a self-directed manner
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to effectively communicate maintenance plans to the teams
• Highly energetic, enthusiastic, and caring person with ability to interact positively
• An attitude of safety, world-class mission assurance, attention to detail, and dedication
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as tact and diplomacy

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule
• Retirement plan and company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance may be offered