Maintenance Planner

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•McComb, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner works at the McComb, Ohio facility, which produces cookies and crackers. The role plans scheduled maintenance work and requests production line availability so repairs can be completed with the available maintenance staffing and hours. This time-sensitive work directly affects plant functionality and scheduling. The planner also coordinates contracted quality-compliance testing, validation, and reporting, and maintains the CMMS with accurate information, appropriate spare-parts stocking levels, PM documentation and procedures, and project details and reports.

Requirements

Preferred three years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
Previous floor experience as a Maintenance Technician is preferred but not required.
Computer experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with third-party vendors.
Working knowledge of a CMMS program preferred; EAM and/or MVP 1 experience is relevant.
Ability to identify parts using drawings.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and follow-up skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Three years of industrial maintenance experience.
Previous floor experience as a Maintenance Technician.
Working knowledge of a CMMS program, including EAM and/or MVP 1 experience.

Responsibilities

Train team members in the use of the CMMS and serve as an expert in the work-order system, including work-order creation and closure, searches, equipment history, assignments, and parts.
Plan and schedule predictive and preventive maintenance work orders, including generating, scheduling, and assigning PMs.
Evaluate and update PM/PDM task effectiveness and frequencies, including required special tools, parts, and supplies.
Kit parts and supplies for jobs.
Plan and schedule non-emergency corrective work; create job plans covering parts, supplies, labor resources, and special tools or skill requirements.
Order required parts and supplies, kit job materials, and schedule and assign work.
Audit completed job plans and make adjustments.
Manage the work-order backlog and adjust plans to maximize resources and use scheduled downtime effectively.
Analyze equipment failures and recommend changes to improve reliability.
Audit completed work orders and PMs for completeness and quality.
Identify additional spare-parts needs and stocking levels through work-order audits.
Manage contractor-provided services and inspections, including scheduling, confirming contractor training with the Security team, conducting pre-start safety meetings, performing safety and quality audits, and following up on contractor recommendations and concerns.
Participate in plant planning and scheduling meetings and shift-turnover meetings; adjust schedules to support effective communication.
Follow up with production customers to ensure expectations are met.
Assist with skill development within the department.
Perform other tasks as needed.