As the Maintenance Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance resources, and supporting overall operational excellence.
Essential Functions
ย ย ย ย Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:
ย ย ย ย Collaborate with maintenance supervisors and technicians to develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule for plant equipment, machinery, and facilities.
ย ย ย ย Prioritize maintenance tasks based on urgency, equipment criticality, and production schedules, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to minimize downtime and disruption to operations.
ย ย ย ย Coordinate with production and other departments to schedule maintenance activities during planned downtime periods to minimize production impact.
Spare Parts and Inventory Management:
ย ย ย ย Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance history, including repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
ย ย ย ย Identify and procure necessary spare parts and materials for planned maintenance activities, ensuring that inventory levels are sufficient to support maintenance needs while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs.
ย ย ย ย Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to source parts, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships.
Work Order Management:
ย ย ย ย Generate and prioritize work orders for scheduled maintenance activities, ensuring that all necessary resources, materials, and documentation are available before work begins.
ย ย ย ย Track the status of work orders, monitor progress, and update schedules as needed to reflect changes in priorities or resource availability.
ย ย ย ย Ensure that all maintenance work is performed in accordance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
Continuous Improvement
ย ย ย ย Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
ย ย ย ย Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to implement best practices, standardize procedures, and streamline maintenance workflows.
ย ย ย ย Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address recurring equipment failures or maintenance issues.
ย ย ย ย Documentation and Reporting:
ย ย ย ย Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and maintenance schedules.
ย ย ย ย Prepare and distribute regular reports on maintenance performance, including metrics such as equipment uptime, maintenance backlog, and resource utilization.
ย ย ย ย Provide input and recommendations for budget planning, resource allocation, and capital expenditures related to maintenance activities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
ย ย ย ย Associate degree or equivalent technical certification in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance).
ย ย ย ย 5 years of experience in maintenance planning or related role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
ย ย ย ย Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment specifications.
ย ย ย ย Proficiency in ERP, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other maintenance planning software.
ย ย ย ย Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
ย ย ย ย Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.