Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, scheduling, and follow-up of maintenance activities throughout the facility. This position serves as a key liaison between the Maintenance and Production departments to ensure maintenance work is properly prioritized, planned, scheduled, and completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Planner/Scheduler develops daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance schedules; plans preventive and predictive maintenance activities; prepares and maintains work orders; coordinates materials, parts, tools, manpower, and equipment; and monitors work completion and maintenance performance.

Safety, equipment reliability, production requirements, cost control, and efficient use of maintenance resources are primary considerations in all planning and scheduling activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work Order Planning
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Parts, Materials, and Equipment Coordination
• Planning Packages and Work Execution
• Maintenance Performance and Continuous Improvement
• Communication and Reporting

Position Performance Measures

• Maintenance labor effectiveness and utilization.
• Accuracy and organization of maintenance schedules and work orders.
• Completion of scheduled work within established timeframes.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance completion and compliance.
• Accuracy of labor and material estimates.
• Reduction in emergency and unscheduled maintenance.
• Reduction in unnecessary overtime and unscheduled labor.
• Improved equipment reliability and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Effective utilization of available maintenance manpower.
• Timely and accurate maintenance reporting.
• Improved plant and equipment condition.
• Effective coordination between Maintenance, Production, and other departments.

Primary Goals of the Position

• Ensure Production and other departments receive prompt, efficient, and quality maintenance support necessary to operate effectively.
• Provide the Maintenance department with properly planned and organized work so available resources can be used efficiently.
• Accurately define, prioritize, plan, and estimate maintenance work.
• Maintain effective preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and within established timeframes.
• Improve equipment reliability while reducing emergency maintenance and unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate and meaningful maintenance records and control reports.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes, systems, and resource utilization.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in maintenance, manufacturing, maintenance planning/scheduling, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with a CMMS or computerized maintenance management system preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work requests based on safety, production needs, equipment condition, and business requirements.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling principles.
• Ability to estimate labor hours, materials, costs, and job duration accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Production, Purchasing, Stores, vendors, contractors, and management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with computers and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased equipment reliability.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties, projects, and special assignments as requested by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information as appropriate.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
• Protective Footwear
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Eyewear
• Gloves
• Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks