Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling for effective utilization of the workforce, materials and equipment with the purpose of executing plant maintenance work to increase up time and minimize unscheduled downtime. This position identifies safety needs, staffing, materials and special equipment to execute maintenance work as well as conducting equipment data collection, processing, and analysis.

Specific dimensions for this position vary based on plant size. For example, an Extra Large plant typically has an employee population exceeding 125 employees and an operating profit in excess of $3 million, while a Small plant typically has an employee population of less than 50 employees and an operating profit less than $1 million.

The Maintenance Planner is required to exercise discretion and creativity in determining the best way to ensure scheduled maintenance for the many departments within the plant while keeping the downtime to a minimum. The Maintenance Planner has the primary responsibility for prioritizing, planning & scheduling preventative maintenance programs and as such is expected to exercise solid judgment in managing personnel across departments and managing the plant's resources for the maximum return.

Internally, the Maintenance Planner coordinates maintenance scheduling with all plant departments to ensure limited downtime during production. Externally, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for researching and selecting part and supply vendors.

Position Requirements:

• Education equivalent to associate's degree or completed certification in production maintenance required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of previous experience in equipment and electrical maintenance in corrugated manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of maintenance of corrugated and packaging equipment and electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with manufacturing safety practices and understanding of environmental issues preferred.
• Strong analytical, mechanical, mathematical, safety and environmental skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Office and maintenance scheduling software.
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary range for position: $86,240 - $129,360
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.