Maintenance Planner

O-I•Ringgold, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner schedules the maintenance work activity in the plant. The Maintenance Planner will coordinate with Job Change Coordinator and production staff to plan maintenance during downtime and maintain a planned maintenance schedule for the facility. This role will provide documentation of upcoming work, including parts lists / kits required. The Maintenance Planner will review and improve the maintenance and planning processes to improve efficiency and remove waste, including but not limited to cost, manning and materials. This role requires an understanding of storeroom inventories, min/max, and working with storeroom personnel to manage parts inventory and prioritize ordering against available M&E budgets. The Maintenance Planner will interface with the safety observation, walk-and-talk, and near-miss processes within the plant to ensure alignment of maintenance resources and activities to improve employee safety and environmental compliance.

Requirements

Excellent computer literacy and proficiency.
Knowledge of basic mechanical parts (motors, gear boxes, bearings).
Experience managing projects
Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
High School diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Bachelor degree in a technical discipline preferred
Previous experience managing projects
Previous industrial maintenance experience is desired
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Job Change Coordinator and production staff to plan maintenance during downtime and maintain a planned maintenance schedule for the facility.
Provide documentation of upcoming work, including parts lists / kits required.
Review and improve the maintenance and planning processes to improve efficiency and remove waste, including but not limited to cost, manning and materials.
Understand storeroom inventories, min/max, and work with storeroom personnel to manage parts inventory and prioritize ordering against available M&E budgets.
Interface with the safety observation, walk-and-talk, and near-miss processes within the plant to ensure alignment of maintenance resources and activities to improve employee safety and environmental compliance.