LEAD MAINTENANCE PLANNER

ARx Recruitment Solutions; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ARx Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Lead Maintenance Planner/Scheduler in Glen Rock, PA. The role plans and coordinates PMs, work orders, and project work for the Maintenance Department, using Limble CMMS, and leads weekly scheduling meetings for production and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with Lean principles to improve reliability, safety, and facility cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; technical training is a plus.
• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Proficient with CMMS software and data entry accuracy.
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude; able to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Plan work orders and coordinate activities for PMs, work orders, and projects.
• Run weekly work order scheduling meetings for production and maintenance.
• Maintain and improve facilities, equipment, and systems.
• Support change controls and capital projects with Quality and Engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement through equipment reliability and PM effectiveness.
• Interface with vendors, engineers, contractors, and customers as needed.
• Coordinate engineering capital projects and training needs with managers.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

CMMS (Limble)

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in mechanical/electrical controls

Tools

Limble CMMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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LEAD MAINTENANCE PLANNER/ SCHEDULER

Full Time Craft Workers Glen Rock, PA, US

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Direct Reports: None

Job Summary:

• Provide Back-up support for the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Plans work orders and coordinates activities for the Maintenance Department: PM’s, Work Orders, Project Work, etc. using CMMS software (Limble)
• Responsible for running weekly work order scheduling meetings for production and maintenance departments
• Maintain and improve Adhesives Research facilities, support systems, lab and production equipment
• Supports change controls and capital projects in conjunction with Quality, Operations, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering
• Supports process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities through equipment reliability, PMs, work order closures, and safety improvements

Essential Functions:

• Initiate NCRs and perform root cause investigations for equipment related issues
• Supports the Maintenance Specialist with procurement and management of inventory/parts
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Write change deviations as required for past due PM’s
• Supports the area managers/process owners and supervisors with key metrics, identifies and implements continuous improvement actions; makes identifiable and substantial contributions to improving equipment reliability, PMs, and facility cleanliness
• Interface with external equipment vendors, engineering companies, contractors, and customers
• Collaborate and contribute to the development of new products, processes, and equipment, as needed
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner to associates, external customers, and vendors
• Conform to Company policies and procedures, Quality Systems, cGMPs, ISO, OSHA, etc.
• Coordinate engineering capital projects as well as contractor work projects
• Work with Maintenance Department Manager and Superintendent to identify training needs for mechanics
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.) and company procedures

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Prefer candidates to have additional technical education and or cross training in mechanical and electrical controls
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling and coordinating workflows
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance
• Experience / knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and principles
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical ability
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint