Maintenance Planner - Highline Warren

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the management of (planning, tracking, and overall direction) of the PM processes, major repairs, parts coordination for repairs, scheduling or repairs and auditing of repair processes.

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Using independent judgment, ensure all aspects of the equipment maintenance process are timely and accurately managed in accordance with the company’s procedures and policies with special attention to the needs and expectations of the company’s internal and external customers.
• Manage and coordinate the adding, editing and deleting of assets and their PM’s in the company’s Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Establish project scope and timelines to meet and where possible exceed internal and external customers’ expectations while prioritizing and coordinating projects based on availability of resources and impact to the company and the external customer.
• Administer the project change management system, verifying, analyzing, directing, and communicating requested amendments to product system setup.
• Create and assign PM’s for new and existing equipment as opportunities arise from OEM manuals, past experience and Good Manufacturing Practices. These will include frequency and assignment in the companies CMMS.
• Work with Engineering and be the key resource for equipment install and project task implementation. Successful project leadership includes but not limited to assigning of tasks, getting equipment/tools as needed and keeping project on task by working with maintenance management and team to meet engineering deadlines.
• Audit PM work orders that the maintenance team has completed in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
• Edit preventive maintenance tasks and work orders as needed.
• Plan continuous improvement projects with the maintenance team and follow to project completion. Audit projects for quality of work and completion of tasks.
• Establish and maintain a strong communication plan and project record keeping system including keeping senior management and department team leaders fully apprised of project progress.
• Formulate and explore opportunities for continuous process improvement with a focus on the company's strategic goals of profitability and positive industry recognition and delighting our customers.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Audit PM work orders that the maintenance team has completed in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
• Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations, including initiating or recommending rewards and discipline as needed.
• Plan continuous improvement projects with maintenance team and follow job to completion. Audit jobs for quality of work and completion of tasks.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of MS Office software and enterprise resource planning software.
• Ability to motivate, train, and encourage team members in a way that is beneficial to the team, the team member, and the company.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality and precision in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to expand on opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use spreadsheets and reporting software effectively.
• Wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Able to adapt to change and challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities and job knowledge.
• Direct projects so they are delivered on time and of within scope.
• Promote good work practices of department associates.
• Use equipment, resources and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co-workers, internal/external customers and vendors.
• Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• 2-year technical school degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related work experience, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
• At least 12-15 years of experience in an advanced technical position,
• Journeyman electrical license is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remain in a stationary position while troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Regularly move about to access different parts of the plant and when transporting parts, equipment and sections of conveyor weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Move and position products when installing and repairing motors, gearboxes, and conveyors weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Position products on pallets/carts and maneuver gearboxes and motors requiring up to 85 pounds of force.
• Position oneself to access lower levels of equipment when repairing, trouble shooting, or installing parts.
• Reach forward and overhead when accessing various areas of equipment.
• Ascend/descend stairs/ladders to access and work atop conveyors, using scissor and boom lifts, and when trouble shooting and hanging conveyors.
• Operate, position, and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment, as well as a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and have the ability to exchange detailed information.
• Move about the manufacturing facility to observe and effectively communicate with team members and perform job duties.
• Visually observe and interact with associates and equipment in the plant setting.

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will work primarily in an office setting in the same room as other individuals. Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation and/or office equipment noise.
• The individual will be expected to work in a manufacturing plant environment, which may include being exposed to work in high, precarious and confined spaces, outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat. Typical noise level is loud. The individual may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.