Maintenance Planner

Weyerhaeuser; Magnolia (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The Hourly Maintenance Planner role at Weyerhaeuser in Magnolia, MS is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance in a defined mill area. You will review work orders for completeness, priority, and accuracy, and estimate required craftspeople, hours, and materials to execute maintenance efficiently.

Day shift, full-time, individual contributor. You will coordinate with maintenance and production teams, monitor costs, and seek improvements in maintenance processes while adhering to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience as a maintenance planner.
• Thorough knowledge of plant/mill operations and maintenance costs.
• Exposure to purchasing activities in an industrial setting.
• Ability to promote teamwork and excellent organizational skills.
• Initiative to work with minimal supervision; strong planning ability.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to interact with mill leadership.
• Ability to perform in an industrial environment including stairs, heat and cold.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance for all production areas.
• Review work orders for completeness and priority validity.
• Estimate steps, craftsperson hours and materials from orders.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams for process improvements.
• Contribute to Work Management SMP and other SMPs as needed.
• Monitor cost/budget adherence and provide input for improvements.
• Promote adherence to safety standards and environmental initiatives.
• Interact with operations and maintenance staff to improve mill operations.
• Be available to support additional mill functions as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning & scheduling

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hourly Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling of all maintenance in a specified area of the mill located in McComb, MS. This position receives and reviews each work order for completeness, validity of the priority, clarity, and accuracy of information. From work orders, estimates maintenance jobs showing sequence of steps, number of craftsperson's, man-hours and materials required.

Pay Range: $38.17 per hour

This role offers a $1,000.00 hiring bonus. The first $500.00 installment will be paid after 90 days of successful employment with Weyerhaeuser, and another $500.00 installment at 6 months.

Key Functions

• Role model all safety standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, & creating a positive inclusive work environment
• Responsible for the process of planning and scheduling of all maintenance for all production process areas and ensuring accountability of goals and objectives of team.
• Reviews work for completeness, validity of the priority, clarity and accuracy of information.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure the focus on maximum improvement of processes is realized.
• Ownership and contribution to Work Management SMP and contributions to other SMPs
• Understanding of cost/budget structure and help with adherence to it.
• Contribute toward planning process to include providing input, direction and solutions to issues.
• Recommend improvements in maintenance processes.
• Ability to facilitate implementation of goals and objectives and achieve buy-in and support for initiatives.
• Interfaces with and establishes positive relationships with operations and maintenance personnel to continuously improve mill operations.
• As required, own or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety or environmental initiatives.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-MS-Magnolia

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years' experience in a maintenance planner role
• Thorough knowledge of plant/mill operations and cost/time required for all types of maintenance work.
• Exposure to purchasing related activities in an industrial environment.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Initiative to get things done with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with mill leadership and hourly associates.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions of working in an industrial environment, such as climbing stairs and working in extreme heat and cold.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions required.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Technical, Associate’s or Bachelors' degree in a related field
• Previous experience in a lumber manufacturing facility
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment

About Wood Products

We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.