Maintenance Planner - Facilities, (Day shift, Maintenance)

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner coordinates work between production departments and maintenance management and supports implementation of Panasonic’s PanaCIM computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The Planner reviews production schedules and work orders, establishes priorities, and revises schedules to meet work-order specifications. The role is intended to help move the maintenance department from a reactive to a proactive approach. Success requires strong time management, independent work with minimal supervision, and the ability to learn and become an expert in PanaCIM. The Planner coordinates and schedules maintenance work, plans labor and materials, tracks equipment maintenance and availability, and prepares schedules and performance reports. The role works closely with maintenance, production, operations, inventory, and engineering teams, including when addressing emergency repairs and onboarding equipment and maintenance strategies into PanaCIM. The position is onsite and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. PPE may be required, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, a Tyvek suit, or a hazmat suit with respirator. Panasonic Energy describes its work as contributing to sustainable energy through the production of lithium-ion batteries. The company offers comprehensive benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable employment conditions.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience as a maintenance planner.
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to manage maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.
GED or high school equivalency.
Excellent communication skills and working-level English reading, writing, and speaking ability.
Mechanical aptitude, interpersonal skills, planning and organizing skills, and a high degree of self-motivation.
Experience in labor and material planning.
Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands on resources and accomplish goals.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance organization.
Ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.
Resilience and ability to work well under pressure.
Willingness to flex working hours to support company initiatives and priorities.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent.
Electronics, heavy-industry asset management, or facilities experience.
Understanding of asset management functions, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and maintenance, as well as general troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
Familiarity with enterprise asset management software.
Professional etiquette and ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
Ability to communicate the Maintenance Department’s initiatives, strategy, and goals effectively.
Ability to communicate site problems, concerns, and observations to management in a timely manner.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, and schedule maintenance activities in the maintenance management system in collaboration with internal teams.
Build maintenance schedules with supervisors and leadership in the Maintenance Department.
Plan, coordinate, track, measure, and report work involving equipment maintenance and availability, including preventive, planned, reactive, project, repair, calibration, and improvement tasks.
Audit work-order assignments.
Account for staff, materials, documents, work orders, change orders, parts, and approvals when planning work so schedules and performance expectations can be met.
Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance schedules.
Estimate hourly labor needs for upcoming tasks and plan and assign maintenance resources according to skills.
Onboard new equipment and its maintenance strategies into PanaCIM, confirming relevant information with Production and Engineering.
Use PanaCIM tracking tools and KPIs to prepare reports and metrics and monitor performance goals.
Organize and coordinate unscheduled or emergency equipment repairs with production and operations teams.
Screen incoming repair requests and maintenance work orders, communicate with inventory parts teams and maintenance supervisors, and determine the required level of planning.
Apply industry best practices for asset management planning and scheduling.
Support company policies, goals, and objectives and represent the company and Maintenance Department professionally.
Follow up to ensure labor hours, materials, and procedural changes are accurately recorded in the CMMS and work is completed on time.
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with the PanaCIM system implementation.
Participate on maintenance and production teams and help maximize equipment production and availability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health and wellbeing programs, including a Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources.
Employee recognition and awards platform, with quarterly and annual recognition.
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
Free shuttle rides to and from work.