Maintenance Planner

Zekelman • Blytheville, AR

19d

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, improves preventive maintenance programs, work order planning, and equipment reliability. The role coordinates with maintenance leads, production teams, and operations leadership to ensure maintenance work is properly planned, tracked, and optimized using tools such as SAP. It contributes to maintenance efficiency, process improvement, and plant safety in a structured, continuous-improvement environment. The position is located in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of multi-craft industrial maintenance experience, including SAP usage.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including pivot tables and conditional formulas.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance processes.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and professional work ethic.
• Basic math proficiency and ability to read measuring devices and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze maintenance methods and implement improvements to the preventive maintenance program.
• Track and trend KPIs related to equipment reliability, planning efficiency, and department performance.
• Establish and improve planning, scheduling, stores, and data management processes to optimize maintenance resources.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize backlogs and align schedules with plant priorities.
• Create, format, and enter job task lists and maintenance plans into SAP.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance history and technical documentation for processes and equipment.
• Prepare daily maintenance schedules and work packets, including tasks, routes, and non-emergency repairs.
• Ensure maintenance staff and contractors accurately complete and return work orders on time.
• Prepare maintenance outage schedules using project management software.
• Lead daily maintenance planning and work review meetings.
• Monitor parts sent out for repair and manage their return logistics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee loyalty awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED