Maintenance Planner

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking resolute individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas. Job Summary: The Maintenance Planner coordinates the workflow between production departments and maintenance management. This position will be vital to implementing a new computerized maintenance management system, Panasonic PanaCIM. Given that PanaCIM is currently in its initial stages of deployment, the Planner must rapidly acquire proficiency in the system. The key responsibilities of the Planner include reviewing master production schedules and work orders, establishing priorities, and adjusting schedules by work order specifications. Furthermore, the Planner will play an instrumental role in guiding the maintenance department towards an initiative-taking approach, as opposed to a reactive mindset.

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or minimum two years of production/manufacturing experience
Two years of experience in the role of a maintenance planner.
Must possess mechanical aptitude, effective planning, and high self-motivation.
Experience in electronics, heavy industry asset management, or facilities management.
To facilitate more efficient planning, working experience of asset management functions, including labor and materials, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, as well as maintenance, general troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment.
Extensive computer knowledge, including experience with a computerized maintenance management system to oversee maintenance activities in a manufacturing setting.
Proficient knowledge and experience with SAP software.
Ability to effectively communicate the Maintenance department’s initiatives, strategy, and goals.
Effectively communicate site problems concerns and observations to management promptly.
Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in the English language, encompassing adeptness in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with programs and software, including enterprise asset management, Manufacturing Execution System software, and Palantir software, is preferred.
Professional etiquette and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
Willingness to adjust working hours to support the company's initiatives and priorities.
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands on resources to accomplish goals.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance organization.
Results-orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.
Resilient, self-motived, and able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and preparing all maintenance resources and activities according to the staff's specific skills in maintaining comprehensive schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks
Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate, plan, and schedule all maintenance activities in the maintenance management system, including preventative, reactive, project, repairs, calibrations, equipment updates, and more
Ensure resource availability when planning maintenance schedules and performance expectations, including maintenance and operations staff, materials, documents, work orders, change orders, parts availability, and necessary approvals to conduct work as planned
Organize and coordinate unscheduled or emergency equipment repairs while collaborating with production and operation teams
Conduct initial screening of incoming repair requests and maintenance work orders while communicating with inventory parts teams and maintenance supervisors to develop necessary planning levels
Participate in the maintenance and production teams to maximize equipment production and availability
Adhere to industry best practices for asset management planning and scheduling
Continuously improve, develop, implement, and ensure compliance with the PanaCIM system
Audit assignments of work orders
Integrate new equipment and their maintenance strategies into PanaCIM, verifying relevant information with the Production and Engineering teams
Prepare reports and metrics by leveraging tracking tools and KPIs within PanaCIM to ensure performance goals are met

Benefits

Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

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