Planner - Maintenance

Purpose Statement

The Maintenance Planner Scheduler is responsible for the execution of all activities deployed from the maintenance department, which include both scheduled and unscheduled work orders. The Maintenance Planner also needs to interact with the other departments to achieve team planning and scheduling.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Generate department schedule based upon the production schedule and PM schedule.
• Schedule the maintenance workload for all shifts working with the Maintenance Team Lead.
• Schedule contractors for equipment repairs / rebuild work.
• Maintain records of completed maintenance.
• Meet daily with the Maintenance Parts/Inventory Coordinator to improve linked responsibilities (i.e. service level, min/max, backorders, work planning etc.)
• Train associates as needed in CMMS functionality.
• Write up CMMS procedures & SOP's for the maintenance department.
• Provide necessary reports, metric measurements, progress of work orders, planned work, repetitive problems and anything necessary.
• Estimate costs of personnel, parts, and supplies planned for scheduled maintenance.
• Discuss major projects with Maintenance Manager.
• Fill in for the Maintenance Team Leader as necessary.
• Be a part of the HAZMAT Team.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• HS degree or GED; Degree or certification in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated manufacturing process controls and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of a CMMS (Mainsaver or Maximo) system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of preventative maintenance techniques, scheduling and safety management.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team.
• Have an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines.
• Have an awareness of and the ability to follow FDA, GMP and Food Safety guidelines.
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Excellent computer skills and experience in extracting and analyzing data using information systems reporting tools such as Excel. Efficient with all Microsoft Office products. Experience using QAD, SAP, Crystal Report Writer and application of a CMMS (such as Maximo).
• Must have good computer skills

What are the typical decisions which are within this position's authority?

• A moderate degree of judgment required to allocate staff to accomplish the scheduled work orders and preventative maintenance.
• A moderate degree of judgment required to plan and schedule the preventative maintenance schedule to ensure completion in a correct and timely manner.

What are the typical decisions which this position must refer for approval?

• Changes to production schedules.
• Approval is required to change spare part specifications on existing or new equipment.
• Approval required to schedule maintenance staff to work on a double time schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical capabilities an associate must have to perform for this position are as follows:

• Moderate degree of physical activity.
• Continuous standing and frequent walking.
• Frequent bending and reaching.
• Frequent stair/ladder climbing.
• May handle potentially hazardous equipment or material.
• Requires lifting not to exceed 75 lbs.