Maintenance Planner

PF Holdings•Doddridge, AR

11d

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner plans and schedules preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance repairs and process modifications to support production requirements safely. The role coordinates maintenance work across departments, contractors, and work groups; develops schedules and job plans; and maintains accurate equipment and maintenance records in the CMMS. The planner works with the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors to support maintenance programs for plant equipment affecting production and quality, and helps ensure maintenance work complies with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and industry standards. The position also supports continuous improvement by identifying recurring maintenance problems, monitoring operating costs and performance metrics, and seeking ways to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency while reducing waste. Duties may extend beyond the normal responsibilities as business needs require. The job description is not an exhaustive list and may change as employer needs and job requirements change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of mechanical or electrical industrial maintenance experience.
Valid driver license.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma concepts, and safety.
Experience with automated maintenance software programs and strong PC skills, including MS Excel and Word.
Ability to work independently with limited direction while managing competing deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to MSHA/OSHA standards and maintenance best practices.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and P&ID drawings.
Accurate data-entry skills and ability to type at a functional pace to meet job demands.
Strong planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to relate to others positively and engagingly.
Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
Able to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 75 lbs. or more; frequently walk on uneven ground; handle, install, position, and move materials; and regularly sit, stand, reach, and move around the facility.
Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of maintenance planning experience preferred.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) credential is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to Safety & Health and environmental matters.
Prepare and develop weekly schedules for routine and corrective or breakdown maintenance activities, excluding emergency maintenance work.
Coordinate maintenance activities among departments, outside contractors, and work groups to support safe and efficient progress.
Plan and schedule major maintenance and project work at site operations for timely and cost-effective completion.
Analyze work stoppages to identify and address underlying causes of recurring problems, and generate assigned maintenance performance metrics.
Organize and maintain equipment history files, equipment information, and vendor literature in electronic and paper plant files; maintain complete and accurate CMMS records.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors to develop PM/PdM programs and coordinate maintenance and repair of plant equipment affecting production and quality.
Schedule calibration of plant equipment in cooperation with production personnel.
Develop job plan packages for maintenance work and small modification projects, ensuring work orders have the proper type and codes.
Ensure procedures and materials comply with government regulations, specifications, applicable codes and standards, EHS procedures, MSHA/OSHA regulations, and environmental standards.
Populate and update job plans and the PM/PdM schedule according to the approved maintenance strategy.
Recommend parts and supplies to keep on hand and develop spare-parts lists (Bills of Material) for equipment.
Identify opportunities to improve quality, costs, productivity, and efficiency while eliminating waste.
Monitor operating costs and initiate programs to meet or improve standards while providing high-quality product at the lowest possible cost.
Perform duties outside normal responsibilities when needed.