Maintenance Planner

Hood Lumber•Waynesboro, MS

21d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Industries is seeking a Maintenance Planner to support its lumber manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, Mississippi. The role supports ongoing operations at the current mill and contributes to the development and transition to a new sawmill. It plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities to improve equipment performance and reduce production interruptions, working closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure work is effectively planned and executed. The position supports the company’s investment in a new facility and capabilities, with a focus on safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth. Applicants must consent to a background check and drug screen during the selection process. Employment offers are contingent on meeting background check standards and passing the required drug test. Hired employees must provide documentation of their legal right to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, planning and scheduling, or related manufacturing support roles, including production leadership or skilled operations.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment.
General understanding of maintenance workflows and processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
Willingness to work weekends and extended hours as needed to support mill operations or project demands.

Nice To Haves

Technical school training or a college degree.
Experience working with CMMS platforms.
Familiarity with industrial plant equipment and specifications.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities and work orders.
Partner with maintenance, production, and operations teams to ensure work is properly planned and executed.
Prepare and kit work orders, ensuring required parts, tools, and resources are available.
Ensure maintenance work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Help develop and improve maintenance tasks to support equipment reliability and performance.
Maintain and update the Guardian Web CMMS system, including work orders, preventive maintenance, equipment data, and parts information.
Scope and define work to support equipment reliability and overall mill performance.
Support Maintenance Supervisors in scheduling labor and resources to minimize production downtime.
Review work orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to manage changes and updates to preventive maintenance procedures.
Maintain and update maintenance plans, SOPs, JHAs, and related documentation.
Work with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to plan and execute maintenance jobs.
Analyze and manage maintenance backlog data and support work prioritization.
Lead maintenance planning and scheduling meetings.
Generate routine maintenance reports, schedules, and KPI tracking.