Maintenance Planner

Smurfit Westrock; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner for their Solvay Mill in Syracuse, NY. The role involves planning maintenance activities, managing records, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on safety and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Attractive salary reflecting skills and competencies

Corporate culture based on safety and integrity

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Maintenance Craftsman or Maintenance Planner.
• Ability to read detailed equipment drawings and identify specifications.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning function for maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments.
• Maintain accurate records of active and completed work orders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Time Management

Dedication to Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated maintenance management system

JD Edwards software

Job description

The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to support the overall planning process for maintenance activities.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock :

• Responsible for the overall success of the planning function, including length of time for repair and cost estimate of labor, material and outside services.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date backlog and status to support the scheduling process.
• Visit job sites daily of new maintenance work requests.
• Write a "job package" for each planned job providing details for sequence of work, LOTO, permits and prep work required, tools and materials needed for job.
• Communicate effectively with coordinators, BUL's, BUS's and Technicians involved in the planned job.
• Work in a collaborative manner with maintenance and production leadership in response to maintenance work order requests.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders active and completed.
• Work with the storeroom to make sure supplies are available for planned jobs.
• Complete requisitions and purchase orders as needed for planned jobs.
• Update equipment and task history files daily on the computer.
• Maintain equipment parts lists to include adding and deleting items from inventory and assessing replacements for obsolete items.
• Manage material purchased for specific jobs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that yield a more efficient work process.
• As needed, supervise outside contractors and coordinate these activities into the daily schedule.
• Perform all other duties as required.
• Subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

What you need :

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years' experience as a Maintenance Craftsman or Maintenance Planner.
• Experienced and proficient with computer skills.
• Experience with an automated maintenance management system.
• Ability to read detailed equipment drawings, identify part numbers and specifications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and involve maintenance technicians in planning and scheduling process.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate activities with managers from multiple departments.
• Ability to estimate time and materials needed to accomplish a task.
• Dedication to safety.
• Organized and ability to manage time effectively.

Helpful experience : Experience with an asset management system. ISO experience. JD Edwards's software experience. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What we offer :

• Corporate culture based on safety, loyalty, integrity and respect.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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