Maintenance Planner

greif; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, located in Alsip, IL, seeks a Maintenance Planner to coordinate maintenance activities across corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive tasks. The role requires planning with a focus on reliability, sourcing parts, and ensuring equipment readiness.

Typically, candidates have a high school diploma and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, and familiarity with MaintainX CMMS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate.
• Typically 6–8 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with a long-term focus on reliability and productivity.
• Obtains and organizes information and parts required for maintenance work (diagrams, manuals, instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing equipment, listening for issues, and using measuring/testing instruments.
• Collaborates with maintenance team to complete work orders timely and keep machinery operational.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, and inventory.
• Develops or refines preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provides guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adheres to plant safety policies and participates in safety and Lean programs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Blueprint reading

MS Office

ERP systems

MaintainX CMMS

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035507 Maintenance Planner (Open)

Job Summary

Coordinates and schedules activities in the maintenance area, including corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance, and maintenance planning. Anticipates and eliminates potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and materials, and equipment access. Develops or refines preventive maintenance tasks and schedules as needed. May be responsible for maintaining documentation related to equipment history. Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with long term focus on increased reliability and productivity of the workforce.
• Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g. diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, discussing issues with the operators, and using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and machinery is operational.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develops new or refines existing preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Inventory and vendor management required (ordering materials, maintaining accuracy, quantities, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in MS Office and ERP Systems knowledge required.

Experience with MaintainX CMMS platform is a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and testing devices to complete job tasks.
• Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience. High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine and process drawings, with the ability to sketch or alter existing drawings.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.
• Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Skilled in estimating and communicating the labor hours, material requirements, and skills needed to complete a job.

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At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $29.38 - $50.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between35.00 to45.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.