Maintenance Planner

StarPlus Energy LLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

StarPlus Energy LLC located in Kokomo, Indiana is searching for a dynamic Maintenance Planner to enhance our Plant Operations Team. The role involves analyzing manufacturing data for actionable insights and supporting the Maintenance Manager with supervisory duties.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associate’s degree, along with at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, and be skilled in data analytics and communication. Join us to empower the automotive industry towards an electric future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Proficient in data analytics with 3 years of proven expertise.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze diverse sets of data for decision-making.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and ensure effective performance.
• Collaborate on department reports covering safety, quality, and production.

Skills

Data analytics

Lean manufacturing methodologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

VBA

Python

Job description

Salary within the posted range is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, 401K with company match.

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is an electrifying joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions that empower the automotive industry as we transition towards an electric future. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in fostering our company’s positive, diverse, and collaborative culture by helping us build and maintain a safe and effective One Team, One Mission organization. Join our vision of becoming the world’s leading provider of energy solutions for e‑mobility.

Position Summary

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Planner to join our Plant Operations Team. As a key member of our team, you will be transforming raw manufacturing data into actionable information and reports and facilitating informed decision‑making for the team. This involves utilizing diverse approaches and leveraging available business intelligence tools to address aspects such as throughput, quality, downtime, and more. Additionally, as part of supporting the Maintenance Manager in the assigned manufacturing area within the Operations team, you will act as a backup Maintenance Supervisor. This collaborative effort extends to handling specific maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of operations in the designated area. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

• Organize and analyze diverse sets of data (man, machine, process, quality, and maintenance) to identify trends, formulate hypotheses, and contribute to the design of predictive models.
• Collaborate on daily, weekly, and monthly department reports covering safety, quality, production, and key performance indicators (OEE, MTTR, MTBF, MTBE, etc.).
• Maintain a cross‑functional schedule for meetings, training, assignments, team‑building, and assigned projects.
• Supervise maintenance technicians or other maintenance staff as needed and ensure effective performance.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the shop floor and support functions, enhancing communication channels and data quality.
• Facilitate employee training, cost improvement proposals, and departmental promotional initiatives.
• Execute real‑time data synthesis using analytical tools, manage consumable materials ordering, and collaborate with the finance department for accounting processes.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic

• Minimum Age: 18 years old.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• 3 years of proven expertise in data analytics.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Proven proficiency in continuous improvement systems and hands‑on experience in lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Certifications/proven skills in Excel, VBA, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or other data tools.
• Exceptional organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, adept at engaging with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in establishing impactful cross‑functional relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrated technical problem‑solving proficiency.
• Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work around the potential exposure to dust and chemicals.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE as deemed essential for the job function.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• To safely perform the essential functions of the position, you must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Travel may be required at times (domestic/international).
• Working overtime, weekends, or holidays may be required at times.

STARPLUS ENERGY, LLC promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodations of other qualified disabled applications and employees. Please see your Human Resources Director should you have any questions about these job duties.