Maintenance Planner

Lakeside Book Company•Hagerstown, MD

13d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products. Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing. As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™. Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace. Drive Change. Elevate Performance. Build a Culture of Excellence. At Phoenix Color, we’re looking for someone who doesn’t just maintain processes, but they improve them. This role sits at the center of our plant operations, partnering across teams to drive continuous improvement, quality, and workforce development. If you thrive on solving problems, leading change, and making a measurable impact on performance, this is your opportunity.

Requirements

Experience with CMMS systems (MVP-One preferred) and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including ability to read schematics and drawings
At least 2 years of maintenance planning experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
Knowledge of maintenance methods, tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance practices
Strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities (5S mindset)
Flexible schedule, commitment to safety standards, and relevant education or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working with vendors and managing projects or programs (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manages and prioritizes maintenance work using CMMS, ensuring requests are accurate, valid, and clearly defined
Plans jobs by estimating labor, materials, tools, and skills needed, including routine maintenance and complex projects
Prepares and organizes all required resources (documents, parts, tools) and ensures readiness before scheduling
Balances workloads with available labor and coordinates with supervisors, operations, and vendors to minimize downtime
Oversees work order backlog, scheduling, inventory usage, and procurement to control costs and maintain efficiency
Improves maintenance processes by analyzing trends, developing procedures, maintaining CMMS data integrity, and reporting insights
Other duties as assigned