Maintenance Planner

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete Holdings Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to support plant reliability and minimize downtime through effective planning, coordination, and resource management.

This role develops high-quality work orders, ensures materials and services are secured, and supports safe, efficient maintenance execution across our cement manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background or equivalent experience, CMMS proficiency, and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 4+ years of planning experience.
• Experience in cement manufacturing or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning principles and work order lifecycle.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Q-Maintenance preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety; ensure all planned maintenance meets standards.
• Develop detailed work orders with labor, materials, tools, permits, and safety.
• Conduct field validations (approx. 30% field / 70% planning).
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and Stores.
• Create material reservations and purchase requisitions; track orders.
• Support weekly and outage scheduling processes.
• Maintain asset data, BOMs, and equipment records in CMMS SAP preferred.
• Monitor backlog; ensure work orders are ready before scheduling.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Support OpEx/CapEx budgeting forecasting and tracking.
• Ensure all planned work meets safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Q-Maintenance)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to support plant reliability and minimize downtime through effective planning, coordination, and resource management. This role is responsible for developing high-quality work orders, ensuring materials and services are secured, and supporting safe, efficient maintenance execution.

Why Should You Apply?

• Work in a positive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is a priority.
• Grow your career with a world-class organization setting the standard in cement manufacturing, safety, and performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for you and your family.

About the Job

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all planned maintenance work meets company, regulatory, and environmental compliance standards.
• Develop detailed work orders including labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, and safety requirements.
• Conduct field validations to confirm job scope, access, safety risks, and feasibility (approx. 30% field / 70% planning).
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and Stores to ensure resources are available.
• Create material reservations and purchase requisitions, track orders to completion.
• Support weekly and outage scheduling processes.
• Maintain and improve asset data, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and equipment records within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) SAP preferred.
• Monitor backlog and ensure work orders are ready prior to scheduling.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance budgeting (OpEx/CapEx forecasting and tracking).
• Ensure all planned work meets safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering OR minimum 4 years of relevant maintenance planning experience.
• Experience in cement manufacturing or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning principles and work order lifecycle management.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Q-Maintenance preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and planning discipline.
• Ability to coordinate across departments.
• Proactive, safety-focused mindset.
• Team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.