Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

-; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in electric motors seeks a Maintenance Planner in Fort Smith, Canada. The role involves planning maintenance schedules, managing MRO inventory, and ensuring procurement efficiency. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in materials planning and warehouse operations, with strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office. Join a collaborative team where your work significantly impacts the production process and contributes to the organization's success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2+ years in a similar role preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all maintenance jobs efficiently.
• Ensure timely procurement of MRO supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory management systems.
• Utilize CMMS for tracking and reporting.

Skills

Materials planning

Scheduling

Purchasing

Warehouse operations

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Reports To

Maintenance Manager

Work Model

Onsite #LI-Onsite

Role and Responsibilities

This position plans and schedules all maintenance jobs making sure essential materials are provided prior to jobs starting. The role is responsible for procurement of necessary MRO supplies as well as maintaining accurate inventory in stockroom. The objective of this position is to reduce downtime through the effective procurement of MRO products and scheduling of Maintenance Work Orders.

Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Accountability

• Inventory & Materials Management: Establish and maintain inventory control systems for spare parts, set min/max levels for critical MRO items, process stock orders in SAP, and ensure timely procurement and accuracy through cycle counts and vendor coordination.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: Plan and schedule preventive maintenance (PMs), safety work orders, and routine tasks daily, ensuring PM compliance and minimal production interruptions through collaboration with maintenance and production teams.
• Work Order & Resource Coordination: Monitor backlog, implement pre-kitting of materials, expedite orders as needed, and assist technicians with part identification to keep workloads manageable and jobs efficiently executed.
• Reporting & System Utilization: Utilize CMMS to track department metrics, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and communicate schedules and updates to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's Degree with minimum 2 years experience OR High School Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in materials planning, scheduling, purchasing, or warehouse operations; maintenance environment experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of SAP (BUS module preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong professional written and verbal communication skills; adaptable and able to cross-train.
• Analytical & Organizational Ability: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while balancing speed and accuracy.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to attend job-related training and develop additional skills as needed.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More About Us

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

Benefits

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatives employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

EEO Rights

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodations

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Benefit Summary for Eligible US Employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

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Call To Action

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