Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Job Category: Maintenance Requisition Number: MAINT002584

Posted: March 27, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Location: Sugar Creek, MO 64050, USA

Job Details

The salary range for this role is $105,000 to $125,000.

Nature and Scope

• Own the Maintenance Work Process: Ensure work orders descriptions are clearly defined, prioritized, codified, efficiently planned, updating status and follow up on timely close out after execution.
• Lead efforts to improve Maintenance PM Optimization and drive reliability through better job scoping, sequencing, and tool preparation.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager on monthly cost forecasting and budgeting, expense preparation and tracking.
• Collaborate to develop, implement, and provide oversite support for the maintenance and repairs of all assets within the Plant.
• Ensure inventory for parts used in equipment repair and rebuild are purchased and available.
• Expedite urgent requests for critical parts to keep production running.
• Serve as the primary liaison with suppliers ensuring the sourcing of parts and fulfillment of orders.
• Communicate the arrival of parts and order status with managers and suppliers.
• Reconcile credit card purchases and purchase orders timely.
• Follow up on quotes and lead times for orders.
• Assist the Inspectors in implementing and administration of preventive maintenance program and work order system.
• Coordinate PM compliance from inception to implementation.
• Assist plant management and engineers in optimization programs for plant processing equipment.
• Assist in the development of equipment inspection procedures to ensure that proper actions are being taken to maximize equipment uptime and to keep the equipment in good working condition.
• Responsible for tracking and measuring the efficiency of PM and major maintenance efforts.
• Collaboration with site management and procurement for optimized re-order points, critical spare parts availability, and ongoing maintenance of existing spare parts lists. PO issuance for stock components.
• Review all existing master job procedures on a regular basis and ensure accuracy.
• Other duties as required by the location management.
• Ensure shutdown work is completed as planned and on time.
• Verify proper parts are staged for scheduled work prior to execution.
• Advise coordinator of jobs not completed and communicate to management on daily basis.
• Work with Tabware or Oracle (CMMS system), Word, Excel and plant specific information systems.
• Advises Coordinator/ Supervisors of annual budgeting needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field, or strong Millwright background or equivalent.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a Mechanical related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in industrial maintenance work, including equipment failure, troubleshooting and repairs. or related heavy industry
• Experienced in Supervising in a union environment is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial maintenance work, including equipment failure, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office programs. Oracle, Tabware & MAXIMO experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organization and decision-making abilities.
• Must have knowledge of safety regulations, environmental regulations, welding and repair.
• Ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated.
• Good mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and blueprints. Job role includes physical demands in either hot or cold working environments.
• Role may require off-hours call-out, weekend or night shift on occasion basis.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO Statement

Central Plains Cement Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About The Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

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