ARx Maintenance Planner- 1st shift

ZipRecruiter; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner to oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure the availability of essential parts. This role involves managing inventory, sourcing suppliers, and generating KPI reports to track maintenance performance. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency with CMMS software, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and maintenance success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in maintenance or CMMS-related roles.
• 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance Parts Inventory and ensure essential parts are available.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for parts and services.
• Create and analyze KPI reports from CMMS data.

Skills

CMMS Software Proficiency

Strong Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS Software (e.g. Blue Mountain, Oracle)

Excel

Word

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Planner manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), adding / modifying and maintaining the inventory of spare parts, creating / modifying PMs, creating / modifying Equipment BOMs, overseeing work order processing, preventive maintenance documentation, ensuring compliance with good documentation practices. This role includes reordering parts as needed, sourcing suppliers, working with vendors to identify replacements for obsolete parts and performing inventory cycle counts.

This role involves creating and revising work instructions, handling other maintenance-related documentation as directed by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and generating KPI reports to track maintenance performance.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and manage the Maintenance Parts Inventory to ensure essential parts are always available.
• Reorder parts as necessary to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, for both parts and services, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify suitable replacements for obsolete or discontinued parts.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Update and manage the CMMS with accurate parts information, including part numbers, descriptions, quantities, costs and locations.
• Organize and maintain the parts storage area, ensuring easy access and proper storage of items.
• Track the usage of parts and materials, reporting any trends or issues to the Director of Facilities and Engineering.
• Review and compile work orders, PM tasks, and submittals from mechanics.
• Create, update, and revise work instructions and PM documents.
• Handle other maintenance-related documentation as directed by the Director of Facilities and Engineering
• Enter, update, and close work orders in CMMS, prioritizing based on operational needs.
• Create and analyze KPI reports from CMMS data to track maintenance performance.
• Ensure CMMS data accuracy, audit regularly, and ensure good documentation practices.
• Generate reports on work order completion, PM performance, and equipment downtime.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Act as a backup technician as required
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance or CMMS-related roles.
• 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician
• Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g. Blue Mountain, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and familiarity with maintenance management processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to source suppliers and evaluate product offerings.
• Excellent communication skills for working with vendors, maintenance teams, and internal departments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills. Must communicate fluently in English and have legible handwriting
• Ability to fabricate and modify parts is

Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments

Work Environment:

• Office, warehouse and manufacturing environments, with some physical demands.
• Occasional overtime / on-call based on operational needs.