Mechanical Planner

Domtar Products

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Mechanical Planner. This job is full-time permanent. Reporting to the department Superintendent, this position is responsible for providing support for the needs of the business in the Maintenance Department. The Maintenance Planner is part of the Kingsport Packaging Mill Maintenance Team and reports to the Maintenance Superintendent. This position’s primary responsibilities will be to plan the maintenance activities across the Mill as well as support maintenance processes and department / Mill goals. The Maintenance Planner will be expected to fill-in for the Multi-Craft Maintenance Supervisors as needed.

Requirements

Technical/Trade School diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of relevant experience
Strong commitment to safety
Computer skills
Exposure to dust, heat, dirt, noise, various weather conditions and other industrial environments
Three (3) to five (5) years Maintenance journey-person experience or B.S. in Engineering or associate degree in a maintenance-related field
Excellent planning / scheduling, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, driving them to completion
Knowledge of maintenance trades
Detail-oriented
Ability to communicate and work effectively with outside resources (i.e. vendors, contractors, sales, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of relevant experience
Microsoft Office and Project knowledge
SAP knowledge
Understanding of preventative maintenance processes
Knowledge of Maintenance Processes
5 Years Experience as a Planner in Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance Department (Both preferred)
Experience/Proficiency in CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems, SAP preferred)
Experience/Proficiency working in computerized scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Working knowledge of Kingsport’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Working knowledge of Domtar Planning and Scheduling Standards

Responsibilities

Possessing a personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence
Knowledge of job tasks related to the operation and maintenance of an Industrial facility.
Verifying and reviewing work notifications
Planning work orders for execution
Conducting weekly schedule meetings with Production Coordinators
Reviewing executed work plans for improvement opportunities
Performing maintenance on-call duty within the department rotation
Supporting/back-up supervision of hourly employees, when needed
Supervising contractors, as necessary
Plan for the safe and efficient execution of work orders by including safety requirements in the job plan; accurately estimating labor, materials and duration of jobs; procuring required resources, equipment, and materials; and applying knowledge of electrical / mechanical job tasks to an industrial manufacturing facility.
Actively seek and adopt opportunities to continuously improve planning and execution of maintenance as it affects safety / housekeeping, quality, cost, and production.
Support Multi-Craft Maintenance Team Leaders with coordination / efficient operation of maintenance work.
Process owner for shutdown plans to maintain / improve process reliability and safety; process owner for accuracy of records in maintenance computer system.
Manage projects and contractors as needed.
Fill-in for Multi-Craft Maintenance Supervisors as needed.