Maintenance Planner

Carboline•Columbus, GA

4d•$56,185 - $70,231

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner optimizes maintenance operations by developing and executing plans, schedules, and performance reports to track key maintenance initiatives across assigned manufacturing facilities. The role coordinates preventive maintenance, maintains data in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), monitors inventory, applies Total Productive Maintenance practices, and supports procurement and regulatory compliance. It also manages maintenance documentation, analyzes equipment ownership costs, and develops training to strengthen the maintenance team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience with maintenance or production planning.
Must speak English.
Knowledge of machines.
Knowledge of tools, repair, and maintenance practices.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Managers to prioritize and schedule preventive maintenance activities.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to input, maintain, and update maintenance data, including work orders, preventive maintenance instructions, and performance tracking.
Design and implement preventive maintenance procedures and instructions.
Generate, track, and analyze KPIs, including work order completion time, breakdown reduction, and completion percentage.
Monitor and analyze the parts inventory system and support purchasing transactions, including purchase orders, issues, returns, and adjustments.
Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee periodic cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to drive maintenance initiatives and improve equipment reliability.
Capture and report maintenance data, including losses, costs, breakdown analyses, and corrective actions.
Manage documentation for maintenance contracts, budgets, agreements, and historical performance records.
Provide CMMS subject matter expertise to optimize scheduling, documentation, and reporting of maintenance activities.
Support procurement by recommending materials, supplies, and services to sustain facility operations.
Maintain accurate and complete records to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
Develop, plan, and deliver training programs to enhance maintenance team skills and capabilities.
Conduct total cost of ownership analyses covering parts, labor, and downtime to inform operational and purchasing decisions.