CMMS - Maintenance Planner

Sika AG•Marion, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The position manages work orders, preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory, and procurement, and serves as a liaison among maintenance, production, contractors, and vendors. The role also supports continuous improvement, technical development, and the safe and effective execution of maintenance work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of experience in general repairs in a manufacturing environment, including experience in at least two of these trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, or machining; alternatively, an equivalent combination of training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Maintenance professional certificates.

Responsibilities

Participate in the plant’s Sika SAFE Program and ensure safety policies, practices, and housekeeping standards are followed.
Develop work plans for preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritizing tasks by urgency, safety, and operational impact.
Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize downtime and disruption.
Review, prioritize, and distribute work orders daily; serve as the primary contact for work order submissions.
Ensure timely completion of work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
Estimate labor hours, materials, and resources for maintenance jobs.
Plan and support plant shutdowns, major equipment overhauls, and other large-scale maintenance events.
Maintain maintenance data in the FIIX CMMS, including work orders, asset history, and documentation.
Track, analyze, and report maintenance performance metrics and effectiveness.
Prepare reports on maintenance activities, costs, and system improvements.
Manage spare parts inventory and lead procurement of parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
Maintain purchasing records, support budget tracking, and improve inventory control and stocking strategies.
Coordinate communication among maintenance, production, contractors, and vendors, including contractor repairs and external services.
Gather daily equipment and process updates from production and communicate maintenance priorities.
Support operators and technicians in developing technical skills and equipment knowledge.
Review equipment manuals and establish standard maintenance procedures and best practices.
Develop, document, and maintain standardized maintenance work instructions and procedures.
Contribute to maintenance strategies that improve reliability and efficiency.
Provide supervisory support to the maintenance team when the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager is absent.
Assist with training maintenance personnel on procedures, systems, and best practices.
Perform other work and special projects as required by the Supervisor.