Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Your Role at a Glance 

You’ll play a vital role in our (department) team by: 

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for down days, outages, and routine tasks. 
• Coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance activities. 
• Plan and coordinate maintenance jobs and projects in collaboration with production and maintenance teams. 
• Monitor SAP and CMMS systems to ensure accurate tracking of work orders, technician workload, and equipment trends. 
• Accountable for spare parts management, including kit building, warehousing, and satellite storage. 
• Requisition materials and advise inventory control on requirements and usage. 
• Maintain equipment information and repair files. 
• Documentation & Reporting 
• Maintain CMMS documentation including drawings, lockout/tagout procedures, spare parts codes, and critical tasks. 
• Generate and analyze reports (e.g., cost, delay, monthly performance). 
• Review daily equipment inspections and ensure follow-up work orders are created and completed. 
• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance supervisors. 
• Assist in hiring, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees when appropriate. 
• Support the development of reliability-based maintenance strategies. 
• Assist in workload and schedule planning for technicians. 
• Coordinate with external contractors to supplement workforce as needed. 
• Inspect contractor work to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. 
• Interact professionally with vendors and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Maintain maintenance budget and track expenditures. 
• Ensure 5S compliance and environmental/safety recordkeeping. 
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs. 

What Sets You Apart  

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred. 
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment, with a strong background in planning and scheduling.
• Strong mechanical comprehension 
• Proficient in SAP and CMMS systems 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to interpret technical documents and procedures 
• Solid mathematical and reasoning abilities 

What Powers Your Performance  

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who: 

• Communicate clearly and constructively 

• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success 

• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset 

• Take accountability and show initiative in their work 

• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance 

• Prioritize safety and act with awareness 

• Embrace feedback and use it to grow 

• Maintain high attention to detail 

• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo 

• Support and develop others through shared learning 

How We Support Your Success  

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability

• Profit Sharing: Up to 4% 

• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period 

• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions 

• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday 

• Paid Vacation Time 

• Performance-Based Bonus Program 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.