Maintenance Planner, Lead

Entegris•Decatur, TX

About The Position

The maintenance planner is a critical role in the site maintenance work management process, focused on ensuring the maintenance team is working on the right tasks at the right time. The role develops and manages detailed maintenance plans and ensures the maintenance team has the materials and tools needed to work safely and efficiently. Success involves collaborating across a diverse team, balancing day-to-day production needs with longer-term deliverables, taking ownership of maintenance planning and inventory systems, and using data to support manufacturing excellence.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a maintenance role in a manufacturing environment; planning experience is preferred.
Experience using a CMMS.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience managing, organizing, and maintaining stockroom inventory.
Demonstrated understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft applications.
High attention to detail, safety, and quality.
Ability to manage and balance multiple priorities with varying deadlines and ensure effective progress through completion.
Motivated, self-directed team player with good interpersonal skills.
Excellent team player who demonstrates leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance planning experience.
Experience with the SAP platform.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed maintenance activity plans, including scope, labor estimates, materials, tools, special equipment, and access requirements.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and procurement teams to ensure smooth execution of maintenance plans.
Work with the Maintenance Coordinator to manage an assigned maintenance backlog in line with business priorities.
Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve cost efficiency through effective planning.
Ensure parts and materials are planned, kitted, and readily available to the maintenance team.
Maintain spare-parts safety stock values and storage areas.
Review closed work orders to identify changes or improvements needed to existing maintenance plans.
Maintain the CMMS, including changes to preventive maintenance frequency, job plans, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Coordinate with outside contractors to ensure timely completion of maintenance work orders.
Participate in Job Safety Task Analysis to ensure jobs are completed effectively and safely.