Maintenance Planner

Makers Pride•McComb, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner role is located at the McComb, Ohio facility, which produces cookies and crackers. The position plans scheduled maintenance work and requests production line availability so repairs can be completed using available maintenance staffing and hours. Scheduling is time-sensitive because it directly affects plant functionality and production schedules. The role also oversees outside contractors’ scheduled quality-compliance testing, validation, and reporting, and maintains the CMMS with accurate information, appropriate parts stocking levels, PM documentation and procedures, and project details and reporting. The Maintenance Planner is expected to be an expert in the work-order system and able to train team members in the CMMS. The role plans and schedules predictive, preventive, and non-emergency corrective work; develops and audits job plans; kits parts and supplies; manages the work-order backlog; and reviews completed work orders and PMs for completion and quality. The position also analyzes equipment failures and recommends reliability improvements, coordinates contractor services and inspections, participates in plant planning and shift-turnover meetings, follows up with production customers, and supports skill development within the department.

Requirements

Preferred 3 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
Computer experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with third-party vendors.
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 ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Previous floor experience as a Maintenance Technician is preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of a CMMS program is preferred; EAM and/or MVP 1 experience is noted.

Responsibilities

Train team members in use of the CMMS system.
Manage work-order flow from creation through closing, including searches, equipment history, assignments, and parts.
Generate, schedule, and assign PMs; evaluate PM/PDM task effectiveness; and update tasks and frequencies, including required tools, parts, and supplies.
Plan and schedule predictive and preventive work orders.
Plan and schedule non-emergency corrective work and create job plans covering parts and supplies, labor resources, and special tools or skill requirements.
Order and kit parts and supplies, then schedule and assign the work.
Audit completed job plans and make adjustments.
Manage the work-order backlog and make changes to maximize resources and take advantage of scheduled downtime.
Perform equipment failure analysis and recommend changes to improve reliability.
Audit completed work orders and PMs for completion and quality of work.
Identify additional spare-part needs and stocking levels through work-order audits.
Manage contractor-provided services and inspections, including scheduling services and inspections.
Ensure contractor training is completed with the Security team; conduct pre-start safety meetings and safety and quality audits; and follow up on contractor recommendations and concerns.
Participate in plant planning and scheduling meetings and shift-turnover meetings, adjusting schedules to ensure good communication.
Follow up with production customers to ensure expectations are being met.
Assist with skill development within the department.
Perform other tasks as needed.