Maintenance Planner

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable energy solutions as a Maintenance Planner. You will coordinate workflows between production and maintenance, ensuring efficient operations at a new state-of-the-art battery factory. This role requires effective planning skills and experience with maintenance management systems. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution and contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• At least two years as a maintenance planner.
• Experience in electronics or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare maintenance resources and activities.
• Plan and schedule all maintenance activities in the management system.
• Guide the maintenance team towards a proactive approach.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Proficiency with Maintenance Management Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

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Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Planner? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Summary: We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory in the Kansas City Metro, serving as a hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is for you. We seek dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new factory in DeSoto, Kansas.

Position Summary: The Maintenance Planner coordinates workflows between production and maintenance management, especially during the deployment of Panasonic PanaCIM, a new computerized maintenance management system. The Planner must quickly learn and become proficient in PanaCIM.

The key responsibilities include reviewing master production schedules and work orders, setting priorities, and adjusting schedules based on work order specifications. The Planner will also guide the maintenance team towards a proactive approach rather than reactive.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate and prepare maintenance resources and activities based on staff skills, maintaining detailed schedules for various tasks.
• Work with internal teams to plan and schedule all maintenance activities in the management system, including preventive, reactive, project, repairs, calibrations, and updates.
• Ensure resource availability, including staff, materials, documents, parts, and approvals, for planned maintenance.
• Audit work order assignments.
• Integrate new equipment and maintenance strategies into PanaCIM, verifying details with production and engineering teams.
• Use tracking tools and KPIs within PanaCIM to prepare reports and ensure performance goals are met.
• Coordinate emergency repairs with production and operations teams.
• Screen incoming repair requests and work orders, communicate with inventory and maintenance supervisors to plan effectively.
• Follow industry best practices for asset management planning and scheduling.
• Continuously improve and ensure compliance with PanaCIM system.
• Participate in team efforts to maximize equipment productivity and availability.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• Wearing PPE such as Tyvek suits, safety shoes, gloves, glasses, masks, and hazmat suits with respirators is required for safety.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.

Experience: At least two years as a maintenance planner, with mechanical aptitude, effective planning skills, and experience in electronics or asset management.

Skills: Proficiency with maintenance management systems, SAP, and effective communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Sit, walk, stand, and lift as specified, with occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.

About Us

Panasonic is committed to manufacturing innovative lithium-ion cells for electric mobility, supporting eco-friendly transportation solutions. Join us to be at the forefront of green technology and innovation.

Additional Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.