Lead Maintenance Planner: Optimize Plans & Inventory

Poco Graphite, Inc.; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a Maintenance Planner Lead to drive detailed maintenance planning across a manufacturing site. You will develop comprehensive work plans, coordinate materials and tools, and ensure safe, efficient execution with strong cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you will leverage a CMMS and SAP to manage PM routines, backlogs, and inventory, while leading teams to meet safety, quality, and production objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a CMMS is required; SAP platform is desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with managing, organizing, and maintaining stock room inventory.
• Demonstrated understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Office, data analysis).
• High focus on detail, safety and quality.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with deadlines.
• Proven leadership abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed plans for maintenance activities including scope, labor, materials, tools, and access requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance and procurement for smooth plan execution.
• Manage backlog with maintenance coordinator to meet business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve cost efficiency through planning.
• Ensure parts and materials are planned, stocked, and readily available.
• Maintain spare parts safety stock values and storage areas.
• Review closed work orders to improve existing maintenance plans.
• Maintain CMMS with PM frequency changes, BOMs and job plans.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for timely completion of work orders.
• Participate in Job Safety Task Analyses to ensure safe work practices.

Skills

CMMS

SAP

Stock management

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Detail oriented

Safety

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Entegris is seeking a Maintenance Planner Lead to drive detailed maintenance planning across a manufacturing site. You will develop comprehensive work plans, coordinate materials and tools, and ensure safe, efficient execution with strong cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you will leverage a CMMS and SAP to manage PM routines, backlogs, and inventory, while leading teams to meet safety, quality, and production objectives.