Maintenance Planner

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join the team. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, buying, and coordinating all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime, improve reliability, and support production objectives in an automotive plastic injection molding facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Update PMs in coordination with Maintenance Technicians to ensure accuracy and the highest probability of identifying issues and preventing unplanned downtime. Identify all work orders that require formal planning. Decide if a field check is required. Perform field checks when necessary. Retrieve existing job plans if available or develop job steps and sequences for new work. Review work orders to identify special service requirements and material requirements. Work with the purchasing department and enter materials requests. Identify work orders that require permits. Identify repeating task opportunities, consolidate them, and enter them into Parts+ as tasks. Review all work orders and assign them to either the schedule or planned backlog. Review all job plans for accuracy and adjust as needed. Assist Facilities Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in prioritizing maintenance work. Create a weekly maintenance work schedule. Align with Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, and Maintenance Supervisor on weekly top priorities. Conduct “after-M” feedback on discoveries found during PMs and corrective work orders generated. Ensure scheduled work orders and OEM PMs are properly kitted. Update asset information in Parts+ as needed. Track and report PM compliance. Track and report weekly schedule compliance. Support Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions. Manage and maintain relationships with MRO vendors and service providers. Process parts and material requisitions from Maintenance Technicians in a timely and accurate manner. Source, quote, and purchase maintenance parts, supplies, and services in accordance with company purchasing policies. Track MRO spending and ensure alignment with the monthly maintenance budget. Identify cost‑savings opportunities through vendor consolidation, alternative sourcing, and negotiated pricing. Manage spare parts inventory, stocked, and maintained to minimize equipment downtime. Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and vendor records within Parts+. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization, procurement, efficiency, and maintenance reliability. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, OSHA, and company safety requirements. Partner with Production, Engineering, Automation, and Tooling departments. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred. 3-5 years of maintenance planning or industrial maintenance experience. Automotive manufacturing and plastic injection molding experience preferred. Experience using CMMS software required. Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5 - 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS This position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment with uncontrolled temperatures. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. WHAT WE OFFER Medical Dental Vision 401k with company match Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Paid time off Referral Program Job Promotional Opportunities Climate controlled environment US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr