Maintenance Planner

Sika•Upper Deerfield Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner supports execution of maintenance work through job planning, estimating, receiving, and coordinating parts and equipment for maintenance work orders. The planner ensures that the equipment, parts, materials, and special tools are ready and available when needed. The planner provides proper documentation of all work to be performed, so that proper evaluation and control of the maintenance function can be completed safely. This role involves interfacing effectively with all personnel levels, including operators, to assist with repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination. The planner reviews work notifications/orders daily, discusses priorities with the Maintenance Manager, and maintains an updated daily schedule. They plan preventive and requested maintenance work according to priority and evaluate each work order to determine appropriate craft assignment. Pre-job walk downs are conducted to assess resources, estimate materials, crew size, and work duration, identifying special tools, procedures, and equipment requirements. Comprehensive job plan packages are prepared, including required information, drawings, safety analysis, SDS, PPE requirements, LO/TO procedures, and other necessary documentation. The planner maintains SAP-CMMS system integrity by updating coding structures, ensuring consistent status information, and managing system documentation. They evaluate planned scope against expected corrective solutions, consult with Management as needed, and identify vendor support requirements to include in work order packages. Reviewing and furnishing necessary engineering drawings and field sketches is also part of the role. The planner ensures kitted materials are delivered to the staging area prior to scheduled work commencement and verifies all permits and lockouts are in place. Ordering and requisitioning materials and supplies through vendors, contractors, and internal contacts is also a key function. Additionally, the planner conducts safety audits on machinery and teammates, maintains records, directs corrective actions, and maintains the job package library based on feedback, participating in the predictive/preventative maintenance process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
5-7 years of maintenance experience
Ability to teach others about maintenance and planning processes
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
High degree of precision and attention to detail with minimum tolerances
Basic math skills including working with numbers, angles, shapes, areas, and volumes
Knowledge of blueprint components including scales, symbols, and dimensions
Understanding of plant processes and how floor activities impact inventory accuracy and financial performance
Proficiency with SAP CMMS system, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and computer systems

Nice To Haves

5 years of maintenance planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

Interface effectively with all personnel levels, including operators, to assist with repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination.
Review work notifications/orders daily, discuss priorities with the Maintenance Manager and maintain an updated daily schedule.
Plan preventive and requested maintenance work according to priority and evaluate each work order to determine appropriate craft assignment.
Conduct pre-job walk downs to assess resources, estimate materials, crew size, and work duration.
Identify special tools, procedures, and equipment requirements.
Prepare comprehensive job plan packages including required information, drawings, safety analysis, SDS, PPE requirements, LO/TO procedures, and other necessary documentation.
Maintain SAP-CMMS system integrity by updating coding structures, ensuring consistent status information, and managing system documentation.
Evaluate planned scope against expected corrective solutions and consult with Management as needed.
Identify vendor support requirements and include in work order packages.
Review and furnish necessary engineering drawings and field sketches.
Ensure kitted materials are delivered to the staging area prior to scheduled work commencement and verify all permits and lockouts are in place.
Order and requisition materials and supplies through vendors, contractors, and internal contacts.
Conduct safety audits on machinery and teammates to ensure proper PPE and safety procedure compliance, maintaining records and directing corrective actions.
Maintain the job package library by updating based on work package feedback and participate in the predictive/preventative maintenance process.
Perform other work as assigned.