CMMS - Maintenance Planner

Sika • Marion, OH

6d

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The role manages work orders, preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory, and procurement, and serves as a liaison between maintenance, production, contractors, and vendors. It also supports continuous improvement, technical development, safe work execution, and maintenance performance tracking. The position works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in general repairs in a manufacturing environment, including experience in at least two of these trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, or machining; alternatively, a combination of training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Maintenance professional certificates.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the plant’s Sika SAFE Program, comply with safety policies, inspect the work area, and maintain high industrial housekeeping standards.
• Develop detailed plans for preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritizing work according to urgency, safety, and operational impact.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance with production to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Review, prioritize, and distribute work orders daily; serve as the primary contact for work order submissions.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Estimate labor hours, materials, and resources required for maintenance jobs.
• Plan and support plant shutdowns, major equipment overhauls, and other large-scale maintenance events.
• Maintain FIIX CMMS data, including work orders, asset history, and documentation.
• Track, analyze, and report maintenance performance metrics and effectiveness; prepare reports on activities, costs, and system improvements.
• Manage and optimize spare parts inventory for planned and emergency maintenance.
• Lead procurement by specifying, quoting, and ordering parts, materials, tools, and equipment; maintain purchasing records and support budget tracking.
• Improve inventory control and stocking strategies.
• Coordinate communication among maintenance, production, contractors, and vendors; gather daily equipment and process updates from production and communicate maintenance priorities.
• Assist with contractor repairs and external service activities and ensure departmental alignment on maintenance work.
• Support operators and maintenance technicians in developing technical skills and equipment knowledge.
• Review equipment manuals and establish standard maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized maintenance work instructions and procedures.
• Contribute to maintenance strategies that improve reliability and efficiency.
• Provide supervisory support to the maintenance team when the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager is absent.
• Assist with training maintenance personnel on new procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Perform other work and special projects as required by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness/fitness reimbursements
• Education assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED