Planner II -Early Equipment Mgmt

Well Enterprises•Le Mars, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for the planning and execution of the Early Equipment Management process (EEM). This includes OEM relationship management, Design for Reliability, building of Asset Bills of Materials (BOMs), and initial Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan development. Additionally, this position will support the planner group with standard planner responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, coordinating, and assigning work for Tech Services teams. The role ensures the on-time completion of work orders, efficient resource utilization, and the quality of work order data, while driving reliability concepts through PM creation and upkeep.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years in a relative manufacturing industry as a maintenance planner.
  • 5-10 years in the maintenance and or reliability field in an industrial setting.
  • Oracle EAM, Viziya and or other maintenance planning platforms.
  • Vast knowledge in ice cream industry equipment and processes.
  • Expert knowledge of Proactive Work Planning.
  • Highly knowledgeable of Oracle EAM and Planning processes.
  • Highly organized.
  • Exceptional computer skills.
  • Highly Effective communicator, influencer and team player.
  • Highly proficient with data management and organization of data.
  • Exceptional working knowledge of computer software, including Excel, Word, and proficiency with Oracle EAM or other work order management system.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently, lead by example and work collaboratively and cross functionally.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and drive new concepts.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
  • CMRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with OEMs and other manufacturers for direct communication on design and specifications of new equipment builds.
  • Work with the Engineering team and project managers to drive Design for Reliability (DFR) and Design for Maintainability (DFM) via a pre FAT Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (D-FMEA) in all new equipment purchases.
  • Develop partnerships for the open disclosure of all Asset build data from the manufacturer to enable collection of the asset BOM and other recommended PM type activities.
  • Utilize the MOC process to ensure any build changes are documented and brought forward to our production Asset Care Programs.
  • Create the list of recommended spare parts using OEM build data and D-FMEA information. Review with plant technical groups to gain alignment and process new items through Sparetech NIR process.
  • Responsible for the initial build or framework for the 30-60-90-day PM activities. Work with the assigned planner to modify as the asset matures and begin to build 180 and 365 REO plans, ensuring they are in place at least 6 months prior to the execution date of the REO.
  • Reviews, organizes, and coordinates all incoming non-emergent work orders, checking for start and completion dates, work type, scope, priority, and estimates of man-hours.
  • Uploads employee work schedule into Viziya utilizing input from maintenance supervisors.
  • Compares and contrasts available labor force to the forecasted work demand and machine availability, as well as material needs, to develop a forecasted work schedule.
  • Provides forecasted work schedule and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to review and approve a work schedule for the following week.
  • Plans, schedules, and prepares detailed repair type work orders, including materials, skilled labor, work plan, and asset availability.
  • Responsible for establishing and resetting daily priorities of work as necessary for prompt completion of work assignments and adherence to schedules.
  • Creates and enhances PM reference procedures and provides training on these documents.
  • Create parts lists and kits for PM's and ensure that all items are on hand as needed by working with purchasing and inventory groups.
  • Organize and manage the assignment of predictive documentation responsibilities associated with Planned Work.
  • Plans and organizes regular equipment preventative and predictive maintenance functions for all fluid utilities assets and coordinates with Operations to manage the annuals/REOs for production-based equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
  • Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.
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