Maintenance Planner

Leclerc Group•Kingsport, TN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the maintenance planner is responsible for the planning of maintenance work, and the preventive maintenance management system. S/he also participates in the implementation of the continuous improvement program.

Requirements

Hold an associates degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Have three (3) to five (5) years of experience in similar role, preferably in fast pace environment
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems (SAP)
SAP software knowledge is considered an asset
Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent judgment, strong sense of ethics & integrity, result oriented
Strong organizational skills with exceptional time management
Full proficiency and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software’s and various office equipment
Ability to stand; walk
Ability to work in office setting
Ability to work under moderate supervision
Ability to work flexible hours and weekends when needed
Excellent written and verbal communication
Communicate effectively with other company facilities and employees
Must have an overall positive, can-do attitude and demonstrate the initiative to take on any challenge
Strong organizing, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
Flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed
This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.

Responsibilities

Provide the full extent of maintenance work needed to conduct the relevant repair / preventive / predictive design-out activities on the organization’s plant and equipment
Works with Maintenance leads, supervisors and planners to determine resource availability and work to level the work force
Verifies all material, information, tools and Labor are available prior to scheduling
Oversee the maintenance parts inventory program to ensure parts availability and support efficient maintenance planning and execution
Perform routine inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure critical spare parts are properly accounted for
Assist maintenance technicians by receiving, organizing, and distributing maintenance parts required for planned and emergency maintenance activities
Maintain clean, organized, and properly identified maintenance parts rooms and storage areas to promote efficiency, accountability, and workplace safety
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of critical spare parts to support maintenance objectives while minimizing excess inventory
Actively participate in scheduling meeting with operation partners to finalize priority of work orders, optimum downtime windows, and necessary lead times
Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and job records database
Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of technical information on processes, plant and equipment
Schedule maintenance work into production plan
Continually improving planning, scheduling, data management and job reporting systems to increase planning effectiveness and efficiency
Collaborate with maintenance supervision to schedule manpower and resources for the most effective production and maintenance outcomes
Review all planned work request from assigned area and determine validity and accuracy of information and engage the appropriate resources to set a preliminary priority
Obtain and organize all information required for the preventive maintenance work to perform the work
Approach all aspect of the work being performed with safety as the highest priority
Assist the Plant Manager to manage health and safety activities including procedures and documentation
Inform the maintenance team of updates and new practices regarding equipment
Use SAP system