Maintenance Planner

Job Summary The maintenance planner is responsible for work order management via the CMMS system, developing detailed maintenance job plans, identifying tools, resources and materials required for all planned maintenance activities, and ensuring safety protocols are incorporated into all plans. The position is instrumental in optimizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and contributing to overall plant safety and productivity through diligent planning and execution. Essential Duties Promotes a safe and clean work environment where safety is the highest priority and embedded in our culture. Ensure that all scheduled work incorporates required safety procedures, pre-job safety assessments, and adherence to company and regulatory standards within the job plan. Oversee and uphold the planning component of the overall workflow process, including work identification, detailed planning, coordination of planned work, auditing of plan effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for enhancement. Develop detailed job plans for all maintenance activities, ensuring safety procedures, labor requirements, materials, tools, work procedures and all necessary information to successfully perform maintenance work is encompassed. Develop and maintain a job plan library within the CMMS to be used for future work. Acts as a critical link between the site's preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring that all equipment is maintained according to identified timelines. Translates information from PM and PdM findings into actionable repair plans. Manage and maintain backlog of work orders in the planning phase, completing the job plans based on priorities set by management. Facilitate routine backlog review and planning prioritization meetings with stakeholders in Maintenance and Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering departments. Identify and generate purchase requests for non‑stocked parts and tools required for the planned maintenance activities. Serve as primary liaison for coordination with outside contractors concerning the scope and requirements of planned maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with site policies. Process, review, investigate, and process maintenance work orders from initiation to a "Ready to Schedule" or "Awaiting Materials" status, utilizing the CMMS system. Act as a primary user of the CMMS system to ensure development and upkeep of preventive/predictive maintenance plans, detailed job plans, work frequencies and assess data. Partner with the maintenance, production and engineering departments regarding planned maintenance activities and resource requisites. Identify materials for planned maintenance work and identify or create new item numbers as necessary. Contribute to the planning aspects of projects, including analysis, detailed design input from a maintainability and planning standpoint, support capital request preparation, and cost estimation for planned maintenance tasks within projects. Maintenance scheduling responsibilities dependent on plant complexity. Perform other job duties as assigned. Qualifications Required H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 5+ years demonstrated industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in a continuous manufacturing process. 3+ years experience within a maintenance department using maintenance work order systems. Qualifications Preferred Associate's or technical degree or certification in a related field Knowledge of critical path analysis Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings and technical manuals Knowledge of electrical and mechanical processes and industrial equipment Knowledge of maintenance planning principles, work coordination and practices Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A working knowledge of CMMS/Project Management software. Understanding of how maintenance works; time, materials, people, tools, etc. Intermediate proficiency in G suite. Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems. Intermediate proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting machine systems. Advanced proficiency in maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of variable frequency drives and AC & DC drives. Knowledge of rotating equipment, machine design, bearings and lubrication. Ability to read blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, and sketches. Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures. Demonstrated experience developing, prioritizing and executing plans to deliver results and achieve operating objectives. Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, oil analysis, I/R thermography). Physical Demands Stationary Position – Occasionally. Move/Traverse – Frequently. Stationary Position/Seated – Occasionally. Transport/Lifting – Frequently. Transport/Carrying – Frequently. Exerting Force/Pushing – Frequently. Exerting Force/Pulling – Frequently. Ascend/Descend – Frequently. Balancing – Occasionally. Position Self/Stooping – Frequently. Position Self/Kneeling – Frequently. Position Self/Crouching – Frequently. Position Self/Crawling – Frequently. Reaching – Constantly. Handling – Constantly. Grasping – Frequently. Feeling – Occasionally. Communicate/Talking – Occasionally. Communicate/Hearing – Frequently. Repetitive Motions – Frequently. Coordination – Frequently. Working Conditions Extreme cold – Frequently. Extreme heat – Frequently. Humid – Frequently. Wet – Frequently. Noise – Frequently. Hazards – Frequently. Temperature Change – Frequently. Travel Requirements Less than 10%. Benefits We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. We provide Family‑Building benefits to support various journeys to fertility and parenthood, a robust 401(k) plan with an employer match, and other programs to help employees achieve work‑life balance, including a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates for employees’ primary residences. We also offer generous tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, and opportunities to grow within our culture that values connection, empowerment, and inspiration. Salary Base Salary Range: $80,005–$110,007. EEO Statement GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact HR Services at 833‑HR‑XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate’s qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If applying for positions in the U.S., you must be eligible to work without a visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr GAF