Maintenance Planner

Zekelman Industries•Blytheville, AR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Planner at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will help improve preventive maintenance programs, strengthen work order planning, and increase equipment reliability. The role calls for analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong coordination, with opportunities to contribute to maintenance efficiency, process improvements, and plant safety. You will collaborate with maintenance leads, production teams, and operations leadership to ensure maintenance activities are planned, tracked, and optimized using tools such as SAP. The position is full-time and located in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Requirements

At least 3 years of multi-craft industrial maintenance experience, including SAP usage.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including pivot tables and conditional formulas.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance processes.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Detail-oriented, dependable, and professional work ethic.
Basic math proficiency and ability to read measuring devices and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Analyze maintenance methods and implement improvements to the preventive maintenance program.
Track and trend KPIs related to equipment reliability, planning efficiency, and department performance.
Establish and improve planning, scheduling, stores, and data management processes to optimize maintenance resources.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize backlogs and align schedules with plant priorities.
Create, format, and enter job task lists and maintenance plans into SAP.
Maintain accurate equipment maintenance history and technical documentation for processes and equipment.
Prepare daily maintenance schedules and work packets, including tasks, routes, and non-emergency repairs.
Ensure accurate completion and timely return of work orders by maintenance staff and contractors.
Prepare maintenance outage schedules using project management software.
Lead daily maintenance planning and work review meetings.
Monitor parts sent out for repair and manage their return logistics.